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HUNTING ADVENTURE
Urban exploring is
becoming popular
hobby
A8
William (Bill) King
Bomar, 63
Edward R. Semran, 85
Ruby Louise Howard
Surner, 75
NOTABLE |
RIVALRY SHOWDOWN
Greer, Blue Ridge
battle for bragging
rights
B4
SPORTS |
CLASSIFIEDS B67
COMMUNITY CALENDAR/NEWS A3
CRIME A10
ENTERTAINMENT B11
OBITUARIES A6
OPINION A4
OUR SCHOOLS B9
SPORTS B16
WEATHER A6

Time to fall back
Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 p.m.
on Sunday (Nov. 2). Be sure to set your
clocks back one hour on Saturday night.
BETTER WITH AGE: Taylors man celebrates 81 years B8
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. 101 NO. 44 75 CENTS
With
assault and
battery
BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
Five Blue Ridge High
School football players
have been charged with
assault and battery by a
mob (third degree) after a
physical altercation with
a 15-year-old student last
week.
The five students
charged were Gatlin
Hunter Miller, Eric Jordan
Witrago-Diaz, David Caleb
Lynn, Stephen Douglas
Bishop and a 16-year-old
student not identified due
to age.
Officials with the Green-
ville County Sheriffs Of-
fice say they were noti-
fied of the incident last
Wednesday when the vic-
tims mother filed a report
with the school resource
officer.
According to a release
from the sheriffs office,
the victims mother stated
five varsity football play-
ers held her 15-year-old
son down on the ground
in the locker room and one
of the students [identified
as Miller] pulled his pants
SEE CHARGES | A10
Polls open
Tuesday
BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
A proposed penny sales
tax increase will be on
the ballot in the general
election this Tuesday for
Greenville County voters.
Greenville County Coun-
cil opted to let a referen-
dum on the matter go to
voters earlier this year. If
passed, the tax hike will
increase the sales tax in
Greenville County by 1
percent for eight years.
Generating an estimated
$65 million each year, of-
ficials say the money will
go to finance more than
20 road improvement
projects approved by the
Greenville Citizens Road
Advisory Commission.
Greer Mayor Rick Danner
expressed support for the
proposed plan in August.
You can
only dif-
fer mainte-
nance for
a certain period of time,
he said in a previous inter-
view. At some point you
risk collapse for whatever
system youve differed
maintenance on. I think
were dangerously close
to that situation with our
roads. The county has
done an adequate job of
maintaining their roads,
but most of the counties
SEE ELECTION | A5
Harvey
retiring in
April
BY AMANDA IRWIN
STAFF WRITER
Its evident to anyone
who is familiar with the
Greer Fire Department
that, throughout its 100
years of service, several
generations of families
have served the commu-
nity.
What may be less ap-
parent is that family-lines
extend beyond last names
within a department that
shares meals, several
training hours, 24-hour
shifts and the ups and
downs that come along
with working in emergen-
cy services.
At the head of this un-
conventional family-dy-
namic is Fire Chief Chris
Harvey, who, after serv-
ing the city for 38 years,
will hang up his helmet in
April.
Its something you just
dont walk away from, you
know, Harvey said.
When Harvey began with
the department in 1977, he
was a tailboard firefighter,
which meant he road on
the tailboard of the fire
truck going to calls. Har-
veys first call was in re-
SEE GFD | A6
BY AMANDA IRWIN
STAFF WRITER
Taylors Mill is one of the
surviving cotton mills that
was operational from the
1920s to the 1960s.
The historic building
no longer sits vacant, due
to the efforts of property
owner Kenneth Walker.
Walkers labors, how-
ever, could be in vain if
Greenville County build-
ing officials uphold the
stop-work order that halt-
ed renovations recently,
preventing permits from
being issued.
We had a little meet-
ing here (at the mill) and,
for lack of a better word,
they want to call this a
mall. You can walk down
a large hallway or corri-
dor and there are stores
on either side of you. We
think thats not the wisest
way to categorize what we
have here, but at the mo-
ment, its the only thing
we have in our category,
said David Butts, a Taylors
Mill tenant.
Purchasing the property
piece by piece since 2006,
Walker has created a ha-
ven for artists, students
and craftsmen, by repur-
posing the facility into
several studios, in addi-
tion to a coffee shop (Due
South). Other businesses
have also taken residency
in the nearly 830,000-
square-foot facility.
Because the building is
part of the historic reg-
ister, certain exemptions
and limitations apply to
its development to main-
tain the historic integrity
of the building.
However, the pressure
from Greenville County
and building codes offi-
cials to change the facility
to a mall designation could
cost Walker more money
in renovations, preventing
future tenants from com-
ing in. Some tenants have
concerns the costs of the
designation could also re-
sult in the closing of the
mill, forcing out current
tenants.
We do have a sprinkler
system all through out the
mill, an operation sprinkler
system It seems like ev-
ery place with a sprinkler
SEE MILL | A11
Voters decide
on sales tax
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
The Greer Fire Department is celebrating 100 years of service in November. Much of its
history is preserved in a featured exhibit at the Greer Heritage Museum.
A family of firefighters
Taylors Mill future uncertain

Blue Ridge varsity
players charged
Bishop
Diaz
Lynn
Miller

LIST OF
RACES | A5

Trick-or-Treat
Business owners on Trade Street in downtown Greer handed out candy to hundreds of hungry trick-or-treaters Tuesday
evening during Halloween in Greer Station. The event featured outdoor movies and ghost stories.

MANDY FERGUSON | FILE PHOTO
Taylors Mill is currently home to several tenants, including
Due South Cofee Roasters.
WEEKEND EVENTS |
What: Greer FD 100-Year
Celebration
When: Saturday, Nov. 1
10 a.m.3 p.m. Fire truck mus-
ter and open house
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free car seat
inspections
12 p.m. Firefghter competi-
tions
2-3 p.m. Time capsule burial
and push-in ceremony
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Greer Heritage
Museum fre department
exhibit opens
...One of the best
ways you can
support [the mill]
is by researching
whats happened
thus far and having
a voice.
Joe Everson
Taylors Mill tenant
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A
s many are saying the
political noise is
at a high pitch with
political attack ads filling
our television screens
and our radio airwaves.
Hopefully, each of us is
paying close attention to
the real issues and has
the perseverance to sort
through the accusations
and determine which
candidates deserve your
support. In less than a
week, we each have the
opportunity to exercise
our most precious right
as Americans-to cast our
ballot for the candidates
of our choice.
Although a lot of
saddening things have
happened in the political
arena this year, I pray for
respect to be regained
for the political body.
Although the 121st Legis-
lative Session does not of-
ficially convene until Dec.
2, acting House Speaker
Jay Lucas if wasting no
time in pushing forward
with major initiatives.
The Ad Hoc Committees
on Ethics Reform, Infra-
structure and Transporta-
tion (Roads and Bridges
Reform and funding),
Bi-partisan Rules Com-
mittee to develop re-
form, Criminal Domestic
Violence Reform and
others are meeting on a
regular basis to get ready
for the upcoming session.
The 22-member Ethics
Committee is charged
with addressing campaign
finance, enforcement
and investigation and
South Carolinas Free-
dom of Information Act.
The Infrastructure and
Transportation Commit-
tee (on which I serve) is
addressing what steps
South Carolina can take to
better fund its crumbling
roadways and bridges, as
well as any needed reform
for the South Carolina De-
partment of Transporta-
tion. Under the Rules Ad
Hoc Committee, propos-
als could be a major step
in the right direction to
decentralize power in the
House of Representatives
and make the institution
more efficient and effec-
tive.
Health experts believe
the anxiety over Ebola in
South Carolina will likely
grow worse as flu season
picks up, since the two
share some early symp-
toms. South Carolina is
preparing early and thor-
oughly, should we have
a case. Gov. Nikki Haley
has staged a roundtable
discussion and, along
with the Department of
Health and Environmental
Control, has set a plan in
place.
I urge our national
leaders to push for the
moratorium on flights
from those infected coun-
tries and also to close our
borders.
I look forward to serv-
ing you and your family
in the coming Legislative
Session. There will be
many challenges, but with
your support, input and
ideas, those challenges
will be small compared
to the work we can do
to move South Carolina
in the right direction.
Quality of life for all
South Carolinians is very
important to me--for all to
have an education, skill,
and a job.
If you have not voted
absentee, I hope you will
vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Polls open at 7 a.m. and
will remain open until 7
p.m.
Margaret Thatcher
once said, Where there
is discord, may we bring
harmony. Where there is
error, may we bring truth.
Where there is doubt, may
we bring faith. And where
there is despair, may we
bring hope.
GRIEF SUPPORT
GROUPS OFFERED
Interim Healthcare Hos-
pice is offering a 10 weekly
sessions for grief support.
The Greenville location
will meet Thursdays 3:30
5 p.m., now through Dec.
18, at Mackey/Woodlawn
corporate office, 5 Centu-
ry Drive, Greenville.
The Spartanburg loca-
tion meets the first and
third Thursday each
month from 10 11:30
a.m. through Dec. 18 at
Fellowship Hall of Cedar
Springs Baptist Church,
140 Cedar Springs Place,
Spartanburg. To sign up,
call 721-4131.
ADOPTAFAMILY
PROGRAM BEGINNING
The goal of Greer Reliefs
Adopt-A-Family program
is to provide Christmas
under the tree from Santa.
Presents and monetary do-
nations are accepted.
Sponsor gift drop-off
deadline is Friday, Dec.
12. Contact Greer Relief at
334-3493 for more infor-
mation.
CHILI COOK OFF FOR GREER
RELIEF IS NOV. 4
On Nov. 4 from 5:30
8:30 p.m., a Chili Cook Off
featuring live music, mo-
torcycles and chili will be
held in downtown Greer
on Trade Street.
Tickets are $1 each and
one ticket gets a tasting
cup and three tickets gets
a bowl. Sample a bunch of
chili and vote on your fa-
vorite to win the Peoples
Choice Award. All pro-
ceeds benefit Greer Relief.
GCM BIG THURSDAY
NEEDS DONATED ITEMS
The 35th annual Big
Thursday event benefiting
Greer Community Minis-
tries is Nov. 6 and the fol-
lowing items are needed
to help make the event a
success: frozen casseroles
to sell, recipes available at
gcminc.org, baked goods
including cakes, pies, in-
dividually wrapped cook-
ies and treats, canned
vegetables, jams and jel-
lies, Christmas crafts and
wreaths, handmade craft
items, auction items, such
as unique or antique fur-
niture, art or other items
of value and volunteers
throughout the day. To
volunteer call Hannah
Rainwater at 877-1937.
All donated items should
be delivered to Fairview
Baptist Church on Wednes-
day, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m. Call
877-1937.
SYL SYL CHRISTMAS TOY
DRIVE SET FOR NOV. 9
The annual Syl Syl Christ-
mas Toy Drive, held in
honor of Sylvia Holtzclaw,
is Sunday, Nov. 9 from 24
p.m. at The Clock restau-
rant, 306 W. Poinsett St.
Unwrapped toys for kids
of all ages are collected
and given to the Greer Po-
lice Department Cops for
Tots and Country Santa
programs, which both help
less fortunate kids during
Christmas.
GREER RELIEF RIVALS
FOR RELIEF FOOD DRIVE
Greer Relief will hold its
first Clemson vs. Carolina
Rivals for Relief food drive
beginning Monday, Nov. 3,
and will end on Wednes-
day, Nov. 26.
One point will be given
per item. Donors are
asked to indicate their
team of choice by mark-
ing their donations; Clem-
son = CU & Carolina =
USC. Monetary donations
are also accepted, and one
point will be given for ev-
ery dollar. Your donations
will go toward helping our
neighbors in need. The
winter months can be very
difficult for those with-
out adequate food to feed
their families.
More information is
available at greerrelief.
org/events.
GODS PANTRY NEEDS
SPAGHETTI, BEANS, CEREAL
Gods pantry, a nonprof-
it established in 2002 cur-
rently serving about 345
families at about $175 per
person. Presently the pan-
try needs spaghetti, cereal,
beans, rice, mixes, boxed
items, oatmeal, grits, ra-
men noodles, macaroni
and cheese, tuna, chicken,
vegetables, fruits, tomato
products and peanut but-
ter.
Items can be dropped off
at 100 Enoree Road, Greer,
on Thursdays from 10 a.m.
noon; 2481 Racing Road,
Greer, on Thursdays 1 4
p.m.; or 700 E. Main St.,
Duncan, on Wednesdays 9
11 a.m. Call 963-4441.
THRIFT STORE
TAKING DONATIONS
The Community Chest
Thrift Store, located at
52 Groce Road, Lyman, is
open Thursday and Friday
10 a.m.6 p.m., and Satur-
day 10 a.m.2 p.m., hours
may extend if volunteers
are available and a need
arises.
Donations of gently used
ladies clothing, accessories
and home dcor items are
being accepted and can be
dropped off at the MTCC,
located at 84 Groce Road,
Lyman, or to setup larger
donations or to volunteer
contact Lyn Turner at 439-
7760.
SENIOR DINING REQUESTS
SUBSTITUTE DRIVERS
The Senior Dinging pro-
gram needs substitute
drives to pick up partici-
pants MondayFriday from
9:30 a.m.noon. Contact
877-1937.
MEALS ON WHEELS SEEKS
DRIVERS, PET FOOD
GCM is seeking Meals on
Wheels volunteer drivers.
Contact Wendy Campbell,
879-2254, for more infor-
mation or to volunteer.
MOW clients with cats or
dogs are provided pet food
once per week as needed
to make sure theyre not
sharing meals with pets.
Donations of pet food are
accepted at the ministry,
783 S. Line St. Ext., Greer,
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. 4
p.m. Pet food drop-off lo-
cations also include Eye
Associates of the Caroli-
nas and Blue Ridge Feed
and Seed.
ROAD TO RECOVERY
DRIVERS NEEDED
The American Cancer
Society needs volunteer
drivers to transport pa-
tients to local treatment
centers.
Anyone interested in
volunteering as a driver
must have a good driv-
ing record, valid drivers
license, automobile insur-
ance and a vehicle in good
working condition. The
American Cancer Society
provides free training for
this program. Contact the
local office at 627-8289.
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
PEANUT BUTTER, FRUIT
Greer Reliefs Food Pan-
try needs donations of
peanut butter, canned
fruit, condiments, boxed
gelatin, bags of rice and
corn muffin mix.
Items can be donated
MondayFriday from 8
a.m.-4 p.m. at 783 S. Line
St. Ext., Greer.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 COMMUNITY THE GREER CITIZEN A3
Fall Revival at Apalache Baptist Church
Everyone is invited to worship with us as
Dr. Greg Mathis
Senior Pastor of Mud Creek Baptist Church in Hendersonville, NC, preaches a series of Revival Services.
6:00 p.m. - Sunday, Nov. 2nd
7:00 p.m. - Monday & Tuesday, Nov. 3rd & 4th
Apalache Baptist Church
1915 Gap Creek Road, Greer, SC 29651
Pastor: Rev. Eddie Cooper Music Director: Rusty Brooks
(A nursery will be provided)
Contact the Church Ofce at (864) 877-6012 for more information
Burning Feet?
Electric Shocks?
Pain & Numbness?
Pins & Needles?
Creepy Crawlies?
You might have
PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
This condition affects 20 million Americans. It begins in the feet and
lower legs and can advance to the hands. Treatment of oral medi-
cations and injections often dont work.
Weve utilized a NEW TREATMENT that may take away most, if not
all, of your pain. Its safe and highly effective for most people, even
diabetics. Its covered by many insurance plans.
Call 864-847-6020 now to schedule
a FREE conference with one of our doctors.
Pain Relief at
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Greg Furness, PA-C, Kevin Burnham, PA-C,
Marylouise and Jack Wise, DC
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Foot-stomping, hand-clapping music
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Visit us at www.greeropryhouse.5u.com
Call Peggy at 864-877-3902 for advance tickets.
SATURDAYS
6 P.M.-11:30 P.M.
Classic Country Band
$9 per person
LINE DANCING 6:30-7:30 P.M.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1st 8 P.M.
Halloween Party
with Ed Burrell
Admission: $9 per person
Bring nger foods.
1921 Hwy. 101 South
(Exit 60 off Interstate 85)
Greer, SC 29651
864-968-1133
CIGARS
S.C.s Largest Humidor
TODAY, OCT. 29
CANCER SURVIVOR YOGA
class 4-5 p.m. at the Cancer
Institute of Greenville Health
System, 900 W. Faris Road,
Greenville. The classes are
free and registration isnt
required. Call 455-5809 for
more information.
THURSDAY, OCT. 30
CANCER PATIENTS AND
survivors walking club at
12:30 p.m. in the lobby of the
Cancer Institute of GHS. Call
455-5809.
SATURDAY, NOV. 1
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
10 -11:30 a.m. at Calvary
Christian Fellowship, 2455
Locust Hill Road, Taylors.
Limited supplies available on
a frst come, frst serve basis.
MONDAY, NOV. 3
GRACE PLACE IN Greer will
have its mini-mall open from
10 a.m. - noon. Grace Place
is located at 407 Ridgewood
Drive. I.D. required.
THE NEVER ALONE GROUP
OF NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
at 7 p.m. at the Greer Recre-
ational Center.
TUESDAY, NOV. 4
have its clothing closet open
from 6-8 p.m. Grace Place is
located at 407 Ridgewood
THE ROTARY CLUB of
Greater Greer at 7:15 a.m.
at Southern Thymes. Call
334-6177.
THE NEVER ALONE GROUP
OF NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
at 7 p.m. at the Greer Recre-
ational Center.
THE LIONS CLUB at Lake
View Steak House, Higway 14
at 5:30 p.m.
BARBERSHOP HARMONY
CHAPTER at 7 p.m. at Memo-
rial United Methodist Church,
201 N. Main St., Greer. Call
877-1352.
UPSTATE LEWY BODY and
Related Dementia Support
Group from 5-6 p.m. at The
Haven in the Village at Chan-
ticleer. Contact Gail Stokes
at 350-7160 or gstokes@
seniorlivingnow.com.
GAP CREEK SINGERS will
rehearse from 7:30-9 p.m.
at The Church of the Good
Shepherd, 200 Jason St.,
Greer. For further informa-
tion or to schedule a perfor-
mance contact Wesley Welsh,
President, at 877-5955.
CANCER SURVIVOR EXER
CISE class 10:30-11:30 a.m.
at the Cancer Institute of
Greenville Health System, 900
W. Faris Road, Greenville. The
classes are free and registra-
tion isnt required. Call 455-
5809 for more information.
FIRST TUESDAY ON Trade
at 5 p.m. on Trade Street.
Visit tuesdaysontrade.com for
more information.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5
have its mini-mall open from
10 a.m. - noon. Grace Place
is located at 407 Ridgewood
THE AWANAS CLUB at El
Bethel Baptist Church, 313
Jones Ave., Greer, from 6:30
- 8:15 p.m. Kids ages 3-12 are
invited. Call 877-4021.
COMMUNITY
CALENDAR

COMMUNITY
NEWS
Moving forward
with initiatives
The Greer First Baptist parking lot was recently revamped, receiving new pavement from
Panagakos Asphalt Paving.

YOUR VOICE
IN COLUMBIA
REPRESENTATIVE
RITA ALLISON
I
tend to be hyperaware when syn-
chronicity occurs. But even if these
events seem meaningful, and Im quite
sure they must be meaningful, generally
I cant figure out why.
At my vets annual client appreciation
day, which comes each October with a
roast pig and copious amounts of ban-
jos, I met a man that I had once met be-
fore, in passing, from Georgia, who had
been both a small and large animal vet.
Im always pretty impressed someone
who specializes in both types of animals,
who thinks nothing of spaying a cat and
then is called out in the wee hours to
help deliver a breeched calf or foal.
Upon talking to him further, juggling
two plastic glasses of wine in my hands
(I promise the other was for a friend), I
was further impressed by the fact that
this gentleman decided, approaching
mid life, to leave his veterinary practice,
go back to school and become a human
doctor. A GP. And he is.
Thats a truckload of school and ambi-
tion, if you ask me. I cant even imag-
ine the study involved, much less the
expense of starting up an entirely new
clinic, unless you could get patients to
sit on those little metal examining tables
that used to support dogs and cats. And
as someone whose math skills were
limited by the most basic of fractions,
and whose interest in science dissolved,
along with the school-lunch contents
of my stomach when told to dissect a
frog in 5th grade, I take my hate off to
anyone who sashays through chemistry
and calculus.
Then last night, driving home from
a speaking engagement at a respected
medical center in Hickory, NC, I was still
trying to believe the words of the doctor,
a radiologist, who sat next to me after
my stand-up performance.
If I could do anything in my life, she
said, confidentially, If I could be any-
thing, it would be comedy.
Are you kidding me? I mouthed, not
wanting to draw attention away from
the vascular surgeon now mounting the
steps to to discuss far more important
things than my impression of Stevie
Nicks who has always sounded to me
like a nanny goat with its head stuck in
a fence. Youre a doctor, for heavens
sake. Whats more important than that?
Ive even been thinking taking classes
on how to be a stand-up, she whispered
back.
The two-hour drive home gave me
plenty of opportunity to muse over both
conversations that had happened within
days. Certainly its not unheard of for
people to switch careers mid-life and, if
anything, I applaud people for following
their dreams. I was just trying to figure
out how if this dollop of synchronicity
was a sort of sign, for me. That maybe
I should do something different with the
second half of my life.
I suppose I could if I had any market-
able skills.
And therein lies the rub. I dont want
to do anything else. I enjoy training
horses, writing silly columns and then
grabbing the occasional gig. But there
will come a day, I am well aware, that I
will no longer be able to ride. Bad hips
or knees or lack of nerve- I know theyre
out there but not yet. And when that day
comes, theres just no way Aunty Pam
is going to be content joining the local
garden club or quilters circle.
Perhaps the message to take away
from these interesting events is to sim-
ply not deny your heart. Leave your pro-
fession- even if it cost you a ridiculous
amount of money and time to achieve it,
and go do something else. Or, if you still
love what you do but notice the window
of time to continue seems to be getting a
wee bit smaller, go ahead and dig in your
heels and keep forging ahead.
Ive heard of a practicing heart sur-
geon in California who is in his 90s. A
middle-aged nobody who had the guts to
go on a talent show and become Susan
Boyle. And nobodys funnier than Betty
White, who continues to work steadily
well into her 80s.
As long as my horses dont spook at
my approaching them with a walker,
thats what Im shooting for. And if I
physically just cant ride them, were just
going to have to learn to quilt together.
EDITORIAL |
OPINION
A4 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014

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AMANDA
AMANDA IRWIN
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Know your risks and how
to properly manage them
Keep your
hands up
Read Exodus 17:8-13
A
aron and Hur held up
[Moses] hands, one on
one side, and the other on
the other side. Exodus 17:12
(NRSV)
During rehabilitation for drug
addiction, I accepted Christ
as my Savior and invited him
into my life. When I completed
rehab I had a hard time find-
ing work. I did not have much
money, and a sea of tempta-
tionsboth new and oldsur-
rounded me. Then my mother
fell seriously ill. At times I was
in despair and on the verge of
a breakdown. I prayed, but it
seemed as if I was receiving no
answer or support from God.
However, that was not the case.
God directed me to a church
where the brothers and sisters
welcomed me joyfully. They
prayed for me, empathized
with me, helped me in whatever
ways they could, and strength-
ened me with their words and
faith and encouragement. The
pastor said, Keep your hands
up (a Russian expression mean-
ing Dont give up). All will be
well. You can do it. God will
support you and weyour fam-
ilywill be close at hand. The
youth group helped to decorate
the apartment where I lived
with my mother, and when she
died the whole church sup-
ported me.
Now I am serving as a deacon
in the church and try to be near
those who need my helpso I
can hold up their hands.
Thought for the day: God
acts through us in this world.
Prayer: Dear God of encour-
agement, help us to see those
people who need our support
and then to give it to them
wholeheartedly. Amen.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer
deaths in women under age 40 in the United
States. All women, despite age or ethnicity,
are at risk for breast cancer. In fact, more than
10,000 women under 40 will be told they have
breast cancer this year.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
the perfect time to learn about your risks and
how to reduce them.
While Breast Cancer is not preventable, early
detection and treatment can increase survival
rates. While the five-year survival rate for late
stage breast cancer is only 23 percent, early
stage breast cancer, when treated, has a 98 per-
cent five-year survival rate. The first step is as
simple as talking to loved ones and your health
care provider to learn more about your familys
health history and unique genetic risk factors.
Next, get screened.
If you are at low risk, monitor your health by
having a clinical breast exam at least every three
years starting at age 20, and every year start-
ing at age 40. Have a mammogram every year
starting at age 40. Also, learn what is normal
for your breasts, so that you can see or feel any
changes. Knowing what is normal for you may
help you see or feel changes in your breasts.
Contact your health care provider immediately
about any change in your breasts. Breast self-
exams can be especially important for women
who are not currently getting yearly mammo-
grams. I have always been faithful on routine
mammograms, but something under my arm
was painful, said Dr. Robin Wilson, breast can-
cer survivor and Cancer Society of Greenville
County board member. Friends told me, Good,
cancer doesnt hurt. Even though it wasnt time
for my annual mammogram, I did one. Because
of my dense breast tissue, an ultrasound was
needed to see the suspicious area. A biopsy re-
vealed cancer. Thank goodness we found it ear-
ly. After a double mastectomy and four rounds
of chemotherapy, I am thankful for my health. I
encourage everyone to know whats normal for
your body and be a proactive advocate. It just
might save your life.
Only you know what is normal for you. If any-
thing changes, seek medical advice and atten-
tion.
Ask your health care provider which screen-
ing tests are right for you if you are at a higher
risk for developing breast cancer.
Coverage of mammograms for breast cancer
screening is mandated by the Affordable Care
Act, which ensures that these be provided to
men and women without a co-pay or deductible
in plans that started after Aug. 1, 2012. Howev-
er, this doesnt apply to health plans that were
in place before the law was passed or grand-
fathered plans. Some grandfathered plans
may still provide coverage of these procedures
based on other laws, which can vary from state
to state. Contact your health insurance plan ad-
ministrator to learn more about your eligibility
for free screenings.
If you do not have insurance, The Cancer So-
ciety of Greenville County might be able to help
with referrals for a free mammogram.
If you have questions or need help, please call
232-8439 and speak to one of our nurse educa-
tors.
The Cancer Society of Greenville County can
help by providing free nutritional supplements,
free medical equipment and supplies, wigs,
prosthesis, lymphedema supplies, education
and classes and free support groups and one on
one counseling. Depending on financial need,
the cancer society can also help with medical
bills and medicines, transportation and emer-
gency financial assistance.
This guest editorial was submitted by the Cancer Society of Greenville County.
Dont deny your heart
Preservation
H
istory escapes us constant-
ly, whether it be through
the elimination of century-
old skill-sets, rendering certain
industries irrelevant or by
demolishing historic structures.
Too often, we take our past
for granted and fail to utilize
opportunities to repurpose and
preserve it.
While interviewing Fire Chief
Chris Harvey, it occurred to
me that, as many likely have,
Ive never fully appreciated
the convenience and safety of
emergency response services
that are lacking or nonexistent
in other areas of the world.
Following bankruptcy, Detroit
residents have progressively
longer and longer response
times in an increasingly unsafe
city after being unfairly left
to fend for itself. In Greer, we
have the contrary. For centuries
Greer residents have benefited
from the service of emergency
professionals and volunteers
who have served our commu-
nity long before needed safety
measures and procedures were
developed, giving us a history
we can be proud of and thank-
ful for. This weekend, the fire
department celebrates 100
years of serving Greer residents,
but as residents we should be
celebrating the selflessness of
the current and previous gener-
ations commitment to helping
preserve our community.
The old Taylors Mill, which
has piece by piece been restored
since 2006 housing art stu-
dios, a coffee shop and several
other businesses, serves as an
example of how the past can be
preserved while allowing devel-
opment to flourish. The former
cotton mill has now become
a haven for creativity and caf-
feine. The numerous windows,
wooden floors and brick walls
appropriately remind us of the
foundation from which it began,
now serving to inspire artists,
aspiring students and curious
guests. Sadly, the buildings
development has been halted
by officials and could create fi-
nancial hurdles before develop-
ment is permitted to continue.
These hurdles could result in
the prevention of future tenants
and possibly even evacuation of
the current tenants.
Instead of destroying the past
and preventing purposeful,
nondestructive development,
our society has a habit of want-
ing to begin with a new slate.
Individuals and elected officials
in particular, need to find ways
to cultivate preservation rather
than set up roadblocks moved
only by financial means. Pre-
serve and protect history.
All women, despite age or ethnicity,
are at risk for breast cancer. In fact,
more than 10,000 women under 40
will be told they have breast cancer
this year.
FROM PAGE ONE
and municipalities depend
on state funding to ad-
dress some of our most
basic needs.
The project includes the
widening Highway 101,
Brushy Creek Road and
Hammett Bridge Road.
We have to look at the
problem systemically
rather than just patching
potholes, Danner said.
The referendum itself of-
fers us the ability to look
at the problem in a more
global kind of light and ad-
dress the issues in a more
systemic fashion. This is a
countywide thing. Its not
just about Greer. But we
dont operate in a vacuum.
This is going to help the
entire road system.
Joshua Cook, a Green-
ville County resident and
organizer of the grass-
roots movement No Tax
Hike SC, said raising the
sales tax would hurt local
families.
I think the citizens are
really tired of the govern-
ment being inefficient with
the money that we have,
Cook said. We think this
tax increase will really hurt
the average family. For me,
this is a personal battle be-
cause Im trying to raise a
family in the Upstate. My
wife and I work and make
a pretty good income, but
it seems that its getting
more and more expensive
to pay the bills.
A lot of people that are
for this tax hike, it seems,
are more of the upper-
scale business people, he
continued. $300 may not
be a lot, at the end of the
year, for them, but its a
lot of money for average
working folks.
Cook said raising taxes
to pay for roads sets a
dangerous precedent.
If we pass this, its send-
ing the wrong message,
Cook said. It sending the
message that were OK
with bailing out Columbia.
Were OK with government
wasteful spending. Were
OK with being double
taxed to repair the same
roads we already paid for.
This sets a pretty danger-
ous precedent because it
give politicians a pass.
All Greer residents with-
in city limits will vote on a
referendum for Sunday al-
cohol sales within the city.
There will also be a vote
on a county referendum
for alcohol sales.
The election is slated for
Tuesday, running from 7
a.m.-7 p.m.
Amanda Irwin contributed to this report.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 NEWS THE GREER CITIZEN A5
B
ETTER
R
O
AD
S
VOTE YES FOR BETTER,
SAFER ROADS
A one-penny sales tax is a good investment in
better and safer roads that will ease congestion, improve our quality of
life and keep businesses and new jobs coming to Greenville County. All
the money raised in Greenville County will stay in Greenville County.
Voting YES
w||| t |oag-staad|ag road proh|ems across the
county,including Woodruff Road, Brushy Creek Road,
Milford Church Road, Garlington Road and
Harrison Bridge Road.
95% of the money raised will be dedicated to road
maintenance, and road and bridge repair.
Under state law, the sales tax is limited to 8 years.
V|s|tors w||| pa, more thaa $100 m||||oa to t oar roads.
4% goes towards pedestrian amenities including crosswalks
and sidewalks around schools to improve safety for
our children.
Paid for by the SC Association of REALTORS,
3780 Fernandina Road, Columbia, SC 29210
Extra savings
takes away
volatility
Q: Im a 26-year-old
journalist making $26,000
annually, and the only
debt I have is $31,000 in
student loans. Im follow-
ing your plan, so I also
have $1,000 in my starter
emergency fund and am
working side jobs to make
extra money. Since my
job field is volatile, Ive
lost and found a couple
of jobs in the last few
years and have an older
car. Should I beef up my
emergency fund in case
I go through another job
loss or I have problems
with my vehicle?
DR: In your case, I
think you might want to
increase your emergency
fund to around $3,000.
Usually, Id rather people
focus on knocking out
debt once they have a
beginner emergency fund
in place, but it sounds
like youve got extenuat-
ing circumstances in your
life. Older cars, especially
those with lots of miles,
could need attention at
any time. And youre right
about your job too. The
newspaper world is pretty
volatile and even down-
right insecure at times.
This isnt your fault, but
Im glad youre looking
ahead.
Just push the pause but-
ton on paying off debt for
the moment, and build up
your emergency fund a bit
more. That will give you a
little more wiggle room in
case life decides to throw
something unexpected at
you. Then, go back to pay-
ing off debt before you
increase your emergency
fund to a full three to six
months of expenses.
Having a little financial
stability is a big thing for
you right now, Sarah. It
will help you feel a little
more secure until the debt
is gone. And once that
happens, youll really be
able to fly!
DAVE
SAYS
DAVE
RAMSEY
AREA RACES |
U.S. Congress District 4
Trey Gowdy* (R)
Curtis E. McLaughlin Jr. (Lib.)
U.S. Senators
Lindsey Graham* (R)
Brad Hutto (D)
Victor Kocher (Lib.)
Thomas Ravenel (I)

Tim Scott* (R)
Joyce Dickerson (D)
Jill Bossi (Amr.)
S.C. Attorney General
Alan Wilson* (R)
Parnell Diggs (D)
S.C. Governor
Nikki Haley* (R)
Vincent Sheheen (D)
Steve French (Lib.)
Morgan Reeves (UCP)
Tom Ervin (I)
Rhys Sage (Write-In)

S.C. Lieutenant Governor
Henry McMaster (R)
Bakari Sellers (D)

S.C. Secretary of State
Mark Hammond (R)
Ginny Deerin (D)

S.C. Comptroller General
Richard Eckstrom* (R)
Kyle Herbert (D)

S.C. State Superintendent
of Education
Molly Spearman (R)
Tom Thompson (D)
Ed Murray (Amr.)

S.C. State Agriculture
Commissioner
Hugh Weathers* (R)
Emile DeFelice (Amr.)
David Edmond (UCP)
* indicates incumbent candidates

ELECTION: Will allow voters to decide on tax increase, alcohol sales
We have to look
at the problem
systemically rather
than just patching
potholes.
Mayor Rick Danner
City of Greer
Just push the pause
button on paying
off debt for the
moment, and build
up your emergency
fund a bit more.
The Greater Greer Cham-
ber of Commerce recently
welcomed Nikki Crabtree
as its new director of
membership engagement.
We are excited to have
Nikki on board and she
will be a great asset to
our organization and this
community, said Greater
Greer Chamber of Com-
merce President and CEO
Mark Owens. Her skill set
and experience will direct-
ly benefit our members as
we strive to fulfill our mis-
sion of Championing Eco-
nomic Prosperity for our
members and the greater
Greer community.
Crabtree is an Upstate
resident and, as a recent
graduate, she holds a
tourism management de-
gree from the University
of South Carolina. While
in school, Nikki worked
at the Greater Columbia
Chamber of Commerce in
the events and member-
ship divisions.
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William (Bill) Bomar
William (Bill) King
Bomar, husband of Rose-
mary Heath Bomar, passed
away on Tuesday, Oct. 21,
2014, at his home.
A resident of Greer, he
was born Oct. 21, 1951,
in Duncan, son of the late
William Carroll and Maude
King Bomar. A graduate
of Clemson University,
he was a retired teacher
of agricultural educa-
tion and science at James
F. Byrnes High School in
Duncan. After his retire-
ment from education, he
enjoyed making floral de-
liveries for McKowns Flo-
rist. He was a member of
Memorial United Method-
ist Church, Greer.
In addition to his wife,
he is survived by a daugh-
ter, Emily Bomar Watson,
her husband Phil Watson
and granddaughter Anna
Claire Watson; and a sis-
ter, Cindy Bomar Miller,
her husband Chris Miller,
nephew Charlie Miller and
niece Savannah Miller.
Following a private buri-
al at Ramsey Creek Nature
Preserve, Westminster, a
memorial service was held
on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 4
p.m. in the chapel of The
Wood Mortuary, 300 W.
Poinsett St., Greer.
The family received
friends from 2:30 - 3:45
p.m. prior to the service.
The family expresses
thanks to Dr. Patrick Cu-
lumovic and Dr. Joe Ste-
phenson and their staff,
and to the staff of Inter-
im Home Care and Open
Arms Hospice for their at-
tentive care.
Memorial gifts may be
made to Heifer Interna-
tional, 1 World Ave., Little
Rock, Arkansas 77220,
or to the charity of ones
choice.
Online condolences may
be made at thewoodmor-
tuary.com.
Edward Richard Semran
Edward R. Semran, 85,
of Lyman, passed away on
Oct. 22, 2014.
He was born April 4,
1929, in Newark, New Jer-
sey. He grew up in North
Jersey and lived for 25
years in Brick Town before
moving to Lyman.
He worked and retired
from Bell Laboratories at
the Murray Hill and Hol-
mdel locations. He was a
member of the Telephone
Pioneers of America, Ly-
man Fire Department and
the Faith United Methodist
Church in Greer. He got
his pilots license in 1972
and enjoyed flying with
his wife and friends.
His other passions were
traveling, camping and
canoeing. He prided him-
self on seeing America
first and visited hundreds
of our national parks and
monuments throughout
his lifetime. He had a fas-
cination for canals and
visited many of them.
Edward is predeceased
by his wife Barbara How-
land Semran, his mother
Lucile Jacoby, his father
Edward Semran and his
grandson Marc K. Castel-
lano.
Surviving are his two
daughters Donna Castel-
lano Setaro and her hus-
band John of Forked River,
New Jersey, Wendy Mason
Webster of Mt. Pocono,
Pennsylvania, two step
daughters, Barbara Quist
and her husband Gale of
Germantown, Maryland,
Judith CorleyLay and her
husband John Lay of Pitts-
boro, North Carolina, a sis-
ter Norma Weitz of Hamil-
ton, New Jersey, a beloved
niece and nephew Sue and
Neal Moyer of Broadal-
bin, New York, and many
grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Arrangements will be
private.
Ruby L. Surner
Ruby Louise Howard
Surner, 75, widow of John
Carlton Surner, died Oct.
22, 2014, at St. Francis
Hospital.
A native of Hender-
sonville, North Carolina,
daughter of the late Wil-
liam Emery Buck and
Hettie Bradley Howard,
she was a homemaker and
a member of Ridgewood
Baptist Church.
Surviving are one son,
John D. Surner (Lisa) of
Williamston; one daugh-
ter, Pam Stevens (Clay)
of Greer; one brother,
Tommy Howard of Green-
ville; five sisters, Hester
Burrell (Boyce) of Taylors,
Anna Bell Garrett (Glen)
of Greenville, Barbara Ann
Nautla of Georgia, Marie
Burrell (Billy) of Green-
ville and Eleanor Hammett
of Hendersonville, North
Carolina; and two grand-
children, Jonathan Surner
and Tyler Epps.
Mrs. Surner was prede-
ceased by one brother,
William Howard.
Funeral services will be
held at 4 p.m. Thursday
at The Wood Mortuary,
conducted by Rev. Dan
Elmore. Burial will follow
in Wood Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held at
2:30-3:45 p.m. Thursday
at Wood Mortuary.
Memorials may be made
to Meals on Wheels, P.O.
box 1373, Greer, 29652.
Online condolences may
be made atthewoodmortu-
ary.com.
FROM PAGE ONE
sponse to an alarm at the
Allen Bennett Hospital.
The first house fire he
responded to was in Sun-
nyside.
Modern fire trucks with
enclosed cabs have since
eliminated the position of
tailboard firefighters. Nine
years after joining the
department, Harvey was
named fire chief.
Theres been a whole lot
of changes. The safety, the
gear, its gotten a whole
lot better, he said.
In his time with the de-
partment, he witnessed
several changes due to
evolving technology, such
as thermal imaging cam-
eras and updated safety
measures. Those measures
include the use of smoke
detectors, alarm systems,
prevention programs and
sprinkler systems, and the
addition of medical train-
ing for firefighters.
The vast majority of
what we do is medical re-
lated now. We assist with
EMS in both counties and
we were the first fire de-
partment in Greenville
County to have a save
with the automatic exter-
nal defibulators several
years ago, Harvey said.
We take pride in the level
of medical service that we
give to our citizens. They
do a great job. One of the
things that people dont
realize sometimes is we
do what we call public ser-
vice related calls any-
thing from electrical prob-
lems, gas leaks, hazardous
materials, spills, stuff like
that. Were more involved
in stuff like that than we
used to be. When I first
started, we didnt do any
kind of medical. That ac-
tually started changing in
the 1990s probably. The
city started to grow. There
were longer response
times for ambulances and
there was a need for us to
get there and provide ba-
sic life support until the
ambulance could get there
and transport.
Harvey said customer
service is an important
part of the job.
I guess the biggest
thing is that I learned that
we have the opportunities
in the fire department to
serve our fellow man each
and every day, and how
much the people in that
time of need really appre-
ciate it, he said. I mean
it can be a shoulder to cry
on because theyve lost a
loved one in a traffic acci-
dent or in a fire, or it can
be they lost their home, or
you got there in time to
save their home or save
a child that was choking.
Weve assisted in the deliv-
ery of babies many times
over the years.
I didnt really think
about it when I first got
into it, but I truly believe
its really a calling because
you know you have to take
the good with the bad. I
can remember my child
was 18 months old my
son and an 18 month old
got hit by a train. I had to
run that call and it was a
7 days difference between
that little boy and my little
boy. That was a rough day,
all I wanted to do was get
back to the station and
have my wife run my son
down here so I could hug
him you know. It is the
good and the bad, but the
good far outweighs the
bad.
Despite the longevity
of his career, Harvey still
remembers the bad calls.
But hes made a point not
to take those calls home
with him and the reali-
ties havent deterred his
son from following in his
footsteps. Harveys son
has served as a fire fighter
with the Wade Hampton
department for more than
10 years now.
I dont know that you
see as many [generations
of family firefighters] as
you used to, but you still
see a good bit of it, he
said. Its a community
thing. Its a part of giving
back to the community.
Recognizing a need to
serve and how that was in-
stilled in the family. Most
of them - families you see
involved in the fire depart-
ment - the fire department
was sort of like the focal
point of the community
and all our family events
were held at the fire de-
partment There was a
focus in the community,
and some individuals got
into it because they saw
there father and they
wanted to spend time with
their father, and there was
a need.
While Harveys own fa-
ther was not a firefighter,
Harvey describes him as
someone who understood
the value of customer ser-
vice.
My grandpa ran a drug-
store and my dad worked
there. My dad was always
interested in [emergency
services], he would always
go and ride with police of-
ficers and, when the Dav-
enport Junior High caught
on fire in the 70s, he went
down to the drugstore and
made coffee at the foun-
tain all night and kept
bringing it out to the fire-
fighters Harvey said.
I did come from a back-
ground where it was im-
portant to give customer
service, and we did that
with the drugstore. When
I went out to make deliv-
eries I remember taking a
little time to speak to the
little ladies I was deliver-
ing to because I was prob-
ably the only person they
got to see that day.
Outside of responding
to calls and training, the
department is involved in
the community through
service projects, such as
community programs like
Fire Prevention Week, and
through participation in
community events.
I think its important to
know that the employees
of our department are sec-
ond to none in this state. I
think they do a great job,
and we really push cus-
tomer service, he said.
Older photos contrib-
uted by community mem-
bers and recent photos
taken by Gerald Davis,
along with several older
badges, letters and some
fire equipment used by the
Greer Fire Department, will
be on display at the Greer
Heritage Museum begin-
ning Nov. 1 to commemo-
rate the departments 100
years of service.

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I truly believe its
really a calling
because you know
you have to take the
good with the bad.
Chief Chris Harvey
Greer Fire Department
Crabtree hired as director
Cold Weekend Weather
Cold temperatures and sunshine are in our
weekend forecast. After a week of sunny,
warm weather we will see a big shift in our
weather pattern and temperatures for Saturday
and Sunday. Weekend temperatures will fall to
the upper 50s and low 60s with overnight lows
in the middle 30s. Our average high for this
time of year is 69 with our average low of 47.
We will see a small chance for rain returning
on Tuesday. Have a great weekend!
8th Annual Car Show
Where: Heritage Chapel
Baptist Church
Date: Saturday, Nov. 1
Noon-4 p.m.

Temps: Mostly clear, chilly. Upper 50s.
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Bring Good
News to
Chandler
Creek
BY KATIE CRUICE SMITH
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
Suber Road Baptist
Church and Community
Baptist Church are part-
nering this school year to
bring the Good News to
Chandler Creek Elemen-
tary School.
Chandler Creek is the
100th elementary school
in the Upstate to partici-
pate in the Good News
Club, a Gospel outreach
sponsored by Child Evan-
gelism Fellowship (CEF).
This year, there are 108
elementary schools in
Greenville, Anderson,
Oconee and Pickens coun-
ties that are hosting Good
News Clubs after school
once a week through four
six-week cycles.
We were not in Chan-
dler Creek before because
the previous principal was
not allowing any groups in
the school, said B.J. Bate-
man, who is the district di-
rector. But the new prin-
cipal, Jane Mills, had done
Good News Club at other
schools and had seen the
benefits.
CEF works closely with
the teachers and princi-
pals at the schools in or-
der to make the clubs as
beneficial to the school as
possible. CEF matches its
curriculum with the S.C.
Department of Educations
curriculum standards to
reinforce the methods the
teachers use throughout
the day. In addition, the
club provides a safe place
for many of the children
who would either have
to go home to an empty
house or a place where
there is very little struc-
ture. The children, many
who are at-risk children,
also receive snacks dur-
ing club, and volunteers
mentor these children and
those children who may be
falling behind in school.
CEF Greenville currently
has 1,000 students en-
rolled in the Good News
Club in the four counties.
With that many children,
many volunteers are need-
ed in order to make sure
the children are receiving
the best care and teach-
ing as possible. CEF de-
pends on local churches
to provide that support
for them.
Last year, we had al-
most 1,800 volunteers
from 125 churches, said
Bateman, adding that CEF
is non-denominational.
The church develops a re-
lationship with the school
and can help meet some
of the other needs of the
school. One school needed
extra pairs of underwear
for when there was an acci-
dent or someone was sick,
so we asked the church to
help. One students sister
had cancer, and the church
helped with the medical
bills.
In addition, the church-
es involved with the Good
News Club sends volun-
teers to monitor testing,
provide food for kids
during the day and sends
backpacks filled with
food home with some of
the kids for the weekend.
Without the help of the lo-
cal church, some of these
children would go hungry
until returning to school
again on Monday morn-
ing.
With the addition of the
Good News Club at Chan-
dler Creek, Suber Road
Baptist and Community
Baptist are able to spend
Friday afternoons at the
school with volunteers de-
voted to being involved in
the community.
The club meets each Fri-
day afternoon in the gym,
where the children are di-
vided by grade with about
seven or eight in a group
with a shepherd person
(one of the teen or adult
volunteers). There are
more than 100 kids in the
club at Chandler Creek.
The club begins with
about 15 to 20 minutes
of volunteers getting to
know the children, giving
them a snack and help-
ing them learn the verse.
Then the youth pastor
from Community teaches
a Bible story, followed by a
missionary story and pup-
pet video. The club lasts
for about an hour and 15
minutes.
CEF originally contacted
Community Baptist about
volunteering at the school,
but the church didnt think
they could get enough vol-
unteers, so Suber Road
was called to partner with
them. On average, between
15 and 20 people volun-
teer each week from both
churches.
Its a great opportuni-
ty, said Becky Custer, who
organizes volunteers from
Suber Road. It is a big re-
sponsibility. We have to
provide snacks and nam-
etags for the kids. Theres
a lot to think about and
organize. But [the club]
definitely has an impact
on the students, even if we
dont see the results right
away.
Custer has been serving
with CEF for several years,
working with different
clubs in Virginia and Penn-
sylvania and serving on
the board of directors.
The system really
works, said Custer. Lo-
cally, this [chapter] has
put everything together
better than any Ive seen.
It works like a dream.
CEF writes its own cur-
riculum, weaving the Gos-
pel into each lesson. The
Good News Club is pre-
sented by CEF each year at
a table at the schools Back
to School night. Parents
are given information and
can sign up their children
then.
Its a lot of work but
a great system, said
Custer. You get to know
the kids and be a mentor.
About half of the kids go
to church and know the
Bible, and half of them
dont. It gives the kids a
chance to be an influence
on each other.
Since being founded in
1937 by Jesse Irvin Over-
holtzer, CEF has grown
into a worldwide organi-
zation, working in 190
nations. In the four coun-
ties alone that the Green-
ville office reaches, there
are 7,905 children being
reached, 1,232 volunteers,
101 school clubs, and sev-
en community clubs.
Our goal is to have as
many schools in the com-
munity participate that
we can get, said Bate-
man. Pray that God will
soften hearts and provide
a way.
Currently, there are
no schools that are not
matched with a local
church, but any church
wishing to participate
is welcome to provide a
place for a community
club or to help offset the
costs of materials. About
$200 a year is needed for
materials for each school,
plus any additional needs
such as nametags, snacks,
and other teaching aids.
In addition to the Good
News Club and community
clubs, CEF also hosts 5-day
clubs in neighborhoods
and provides a Bible cor-
respondence course called
The Truth Chasers Club.
For more information
about CEF Greenville, call
292-5842 or visit their of-
fice at 4 Main St. in Tay-
lors.
FAIRVIEW FALL FESTIVAL
IS WEDNESDAY
Fairview Baptist Church,
1300 Locust Hill Road,
will hold a Fall Festival on
Wednesday, Oct. 29 from
6-8 p.m. at Fairview Park.
There will be food, games,
trunk or treat, crafts and
inflatables. Call 877-1881
or visit fairviewgreer.org.
BLUE RIDGE TRUNK
OR TREAT IS FRIDAY
Blue Ridge Baptist
Church, 3950 Penning-
ton Road, will be hosting
Trunk or Treat on Hal-
loween night, Oct. 31, in
the church parking lot,
running from 5:30-7 p.m.
Call 895-5787.
EL BETHEL HOSTS FALL
FEST FRIDAY
El Bethel Baptist Church,
located at 313 Jones Ave.,
will hold a Fall Festival
on Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30
p.m. Games and food avail-
able. Call 877-4021.
LIBERTY HILL HOSTS
ANNUAL BBQ SUPPER
Liberty Hill Methodist
Church, 301 Liberty Hill
Road, will be hosting its
annual mens BBQ sup-
per, along with Fall Fes-
tival on Nov. 1 from 5 to
7 p.m. Barbecue plates
will include dessert and a
drink. The event will also
feature homemade crafts,
jellies, jams, pickles and
baked goods. Christmas
items, games, Bingo and
entertainment will also be
available. Call 968-8150.
APALACHE FALL REVIVAL
BEGINS NOV. 2
Apalache Baptist Church,
1915 Gap Creek Road, will
hold a Fall Revival on Sun-
day, Nov. 2, Monday, Nov
3 and Tuesday, Nov 4. Ser-
vices will begin at 6 p.m.
on Sunday and 7 p.m. on
Monday and Tuesday. Dr.
Greg Mathis, senior pas-
tor of Mud Creek Baptist
Church in Hendersonville,
N.C., will preach. A nurs-
ery will be provided. Call
877-6012.
CHURCH
NEWS

Suber Road, Community Baptist partner
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Children from across Greenville, Pickens, Oconee and Anderson counties will participate
in the Good News Club in school.
BY WILLIAM BUCHHEIT
STAFF WRITER
PART 2
T
he hobby of urban
exploration (aka UE
or urbex) has gained
major traction over the
past decade and become
a treasured pastime for
many young adults. It is
a diverse, dangerous and
occasionally illegal activ-
ity that involves exploring
abandoned manmade
structures closed to
the general public. Old
schools, mills, hospitals,
military camps, tunnels
and hotels are all prime
targets, and many travel
long distances to visit
them in person.
Some do it for the
thrills, others for the
photographs and still
others for the ghosts. And
while it often requires
trespassing, the ambitions
of most urban explorers
are inherently innocent.
The general code of con-
duct is take only pho-
tographs and leave only
footprints. Most avid
urbexers detest vandals
and graffiti artists, who
defile the authenticity and
natural decay of their be-
loved structures. In fact,
many hardcore explorers
conceal the identities and
locations of their favor-
ite haunts for that very
reason.
Recently, after a great
deal of effort, I was
able to find a young but
experienced urbexer who
has explored some of SCs
most alluring abandon-
ments -- from the Upstate
to the coast. Twenty-two-
year-old Vince asked that
his last name be withheld.
He lives in Greer and is a
student at USC-Columbia.
The following interview
was conducted via email.
Part 1 of the conversation
ran in last weeks paper.
What are the inherent
dangers of urban explo-
ration? Have you had
any close shaves while
doing it?
Vince: Different sites in-
voke different dangers. At
Bull St. Asylum (SC State
Hospital in Columbia),
unsafe floors and security
guards are the number
one problems. In the
[underground] tunnels in
Columbia, its air quality
and flooding. You really
just have to be careful
and play it smart. Never
explore blind. Always
bring a buddy.
I have been lucky so far.
My closest call happened
while exploring an active
quarry. The alarm was
pulled and I ran out as
fast as could, only to find
the exit was guarded by
people waiting for me to
come out. I buried my
valuables to get later and
went in the river, swam
downstream, and got my
stuff later.
Have you ever been
arrested or ticketed for
trespassing?
I have been very care-
ful not to attract atten-
tion and, thusfar, I have
not been ticketed nor
caught. I hope to keep
that track record up,
but it is rather difficult.
And I do not blame the
authorities for that. Some
of these places present
very real dangers to the
unprepared. And if you
are so unprepared as to
get caught going in, its
unlikely youre ready for
whats inside.
What are some of the
crazy things youve seen
or experienced while ex-
ploring abandonments?
Theres a tunnel under
5 Points in Columbia
that eventually leads
into a room Ive dubbed
Gods Basement. Its
a wide space made with
large bricks underneath a
church. I suppose it once
connected to the churchs
basement, but I have not
found proof.
The amazing part is
that mineral growth has
started to form from the
street runoff above. There
is a large surface that
looks like brain coral to
one side of the room. Its
a rather cool area. [Other
favorites are] the graffiti
of the old state prison
near Atlanta, the hospi-
tal beds in Bull Street,
the upstate quarry with
crystal clear water (and
jellyfish) nestled between
white clean-cut rocks...
There are many amazing
things to find if you go
out and look.
Have you gotten any
good video or photo-
graphs during your
adventures? Has your
urban exploration made
you a better photogra-
pher?
Theres a warehouse
complex in Greenville
where I have gotten a few
lovely shots. A hole in
the roof makes for some
good lighting effects. So
yes, it has greatly helped
my photography. The only
thing limiting me now,
I believe, is my lack of a
good camera.
Have you seen or heard
any ghosts during your
explorations or felt in-
tense fear while visiting
an abandonment?
As I mentioned, the old
state prison (in Georgia)
is supposedly a magnet
for ghosts. I dont believe
in them, but I do feel an
unnatural terror in some
locations more than oth-
ers. I have experienced
no paranormal activity
beyond just an irrational
fear that strikes suddenly
and almost utterly para-
lyzes me. This is usually
negated by others, but
in my first visit to the
prison, I was alone.
There is also a phe-
nomenon called tunnel
blindness that happens in
long stretches of tunnel.
Imagine walking forwards
in the dark... often with
your head down and just
a couple lights. These
tunnels are often feature-
less and can continue for
miles (2.4 miles is the
longest I have seen), with-
out change or variation.
At night, there is no light
coming from the grates,
so you just keep going
forward at a rhythmic
pace through the tunnel
and hope that at some
point it will come to an
end.
Tunnel blindness is a
gradual increase in pace
during this featureless
journey. Someone inexpe-
rienced or prone to terror
might pick up their pace
gradually until they break
out into a full run in the
dark. This, of course, only
increases the terror and
will usually end with a
painful slip or collision.
Do you wear a mask to
protect from airborne
contaminants?
Yes, I wear a mask in
most tunnels and closed
buildings.
What other safety pre-
cautions do you recom-
mend?
Always carry three
lights per person (two
flashlights and either a
headlamp or lantern).
Never use just one flash-
light in case batteries run
low. Bring facemasks and
helmets in low tunnels.
Watch your step. Never
travel alone. Do your
homework. Let someone
experienced take you
through a high-risk place
before trying it yourself,
or be remarkably careful
and meticulous making
plans. Those are a few of
the basics.
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Urban explorers are often drawn to old state hospitals like the ones pictured above. Such
buildings are full of unique history and photographic opportunities.
As I mentioned, the old state prison (in
Georgia) is supposedly a magnet for
ghosts. I dont believe in them, but I do
feel an unnatural terror in some locations
more than others.
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BAPTIST
Abner Creek Baptist Church
2461 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 877-6604
Airport Baptist Church
776 S. Batesville Rd., Greer 848-7850
Apalache Baptist
1915 Gap Creek Rd., Greer 877-6012
Bible Baptist Church
6645 Mountain View Rd., Taylors 895-7003
Blue Ridge Baptist Church
3950 Pennington Rd., Greer 895-5787
BridgePointe
600 Bridge Rd., Taylors 244-2774
Burnsview Baptist Church
9690 Reidville Rd., Greer 879-4006
Calvary Baptist
101 Calvary St., Greer 877-9759
Calvary Baptist
108 Forest St., Greer 968-0092
Calvary Hill Baptist
100 Edward Rd., Lyman
Calvary Road Baptist Church
108 Bright Rd., Greer 593-2643
Camp Creek Baptist Church
1100 Camp Creek Rd., Taylors
Cedar Grove Baptist Church
109 Elmer St., Greer 877-6216
Community Baptist Church
642 S. Suber Rd., Greer 848-3500
Double Springs Baptist Church
3800 Locust Hill Rd., Taylors 895-1314
Ebenezer-Welcome Baptist Church
4005 Highway 414, Landrum 895-1461
El Bethel Baptist Church
313 Jones Ave., Greer 877-4021
Emmanuel Baptist Church
423 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer 877-2121
Enoree Fork Baptist Church
100 Enoree Dr., Greer 268-4385
Fairview Baptist Church
1300 Locust Hill Rd., Greer 877-1881
First Baptist Church
202 W. Poinsett St., Greer 877-4253
Freedom Fellowship Greer High 877-3604
Friendship Baptist Church
1600 Holly Springs Rd., Lyman 877-4746
Good News Baptist Church
1592 S. Highway 14, Greer 879-2289
Grace Baptist Church
760 W. Gap Creek Rd., Greer 879-3519
Grace Place
407 Ridgewood Dr., Greer
Greer Freewill Baptist Church
110 Pine Ridge Dr., Greer 968-0310
Heritage Chapel Baptist Church
218 Alexander Rd., Greer 989-0170
Highland Baptist Church
3270 Hwy. 414, Taylors 895-5270
Hillcrest Baptist Church
111 Biblebrook Dr., Greer 877-4206
Hispanic Baptist Iglesia Bautista Hispana
199 Hubert St., Greer 877-3899
Holly Springs Baptist Church
250 Hannon Rd., Inman 877-6765
Locust Hill Baptist Church
5534 Locust Hill Rd., Travelers Rest 895-1771
Maple Creek Baptist Church
609 S. Main St., Greer 877-1791
Milford Baptist Church
1282 Milford Church Rd., Greer 895-5533
Mount Lebanon Baptist Church
572 Mt. Lebanon Church Rd., Greer 895-2334
New Hope Baptist Church
561 Gilliam Rd., Greer 879-7080
New Jerusalem Baptist Church
413 E. Poinsett St., Greer 968-9203
New Life Baptist Church
90 Becco Rd., Greer 895-3224
Northwood Baptist Church
888 Ansel School Rd., Greer 877-5417
ONeal Baptist Church
3420 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-0930
Pelham First Baptist Church
2720 S. Old Highway 14, Greer 879-4032
Peoples Baptist Church
310 Victor Avenue Ext., Greer 848-0449
Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church
201 Jordan Rd., Lyman 879-2646
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
1002 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer 877-6436
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
4899 Jordan Rd., Greer 895-3546
Providence Baptist Church
2020 Gibbs Shoals Rd., Greer 877-3483
Rebirth Missionary Baptist Church
2375 Racing Road, Greer 877-0449
Riverside Baptist Church
1249 S. Suber Rd., Greer 879-4400
Second Baptist Church
570 Memorial Drive Ext., Greer 877-7061
Southside Baptist Church
410 S. Main St., Greer 877-2672
St. Johns Baptist Church
2 Groveland Rd., Taylors 879-2904
Suber Road Baptist Church
Taylors First Baptist Church
200 W. Main St., Taylors 244-3535
United Family Ministries
13465 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer 877-3235
Victor Baptist
121 New Woodruff Rd., Greer 877-9686
Washington Baptist Church
3500 N. Highway 14, Greer 895-1510
Welcome Home Baptist Church
1779 Pleasant Hill Rd., Greer 901-7674
CATHOLIC
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
901 River Rd., Greer 879-4225
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Riverside Church of Christ
2103 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 322-6847
CHURCH OF GOD
Church of God - Greer
500 Trade St., Greer 877-0374
Church of God of Prophecy
2416 N. Highway 14, Greer 877-8329
Eastside Worship Center
601 Taylors Rd., Taylors 268-0523
ONeal Church of God
3794 Berry Mill Rd., Greer 895-4273
Pelham Church of God of Prophecy
Praise Cathedral Church of God
3390 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer 879-4878
EPISCOPAL
Good Shepherd Episcopal
200 Cannon St., Greer 877-2330
LUTHERAN
Abiding Peace Ev. Lutheran Church
401 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville 288-4867
Apostolic Lutheran Church
453 N. Rutherford Rd., Greer 848-4568
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School LCMS
2820 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville 297-5815
Redeemer Lutheran Church, ELCA
300 Oneal Rd., Greer 877-5876
METHODIST
Bethel United Methodist Church
105 E. Arlington Ave., Greer 879-2066
Covenant United Methodist Church
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
174 Ebenezer Road, Greer 987-9644
Faith United Methodist Church
1301 S. Main St. (S. Hwy. 14), Greer 877-0308
Fews Chapel United Methodist Church
4000 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-2522
Grace United Methodist Church
627 Taylor Rd., Greer 877-7015
Lee Road United Methodist Church
1377 East Lee Rd., Taylors 244-6427
Liberty Hill United Methodist Church
301 Liberty Hill Rd., Greer 968-8150
Liberty United Methodist Church
4276 Highway 414, Landrum 292-0142
Memorial United Methodist Church
201 N. Main St., Greer 877-0956
Mountain View UMC
6525 Mountain View Rd., Taylors 895-8532
Sharon United Methodist Church
1421 Reidville Sharon Rd., Greer 879-7926
St. Mark United Methodist Church
911 St. Mark Rd., Taylors 848-7141
St. Paul United Methodist Church
3856 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-5570
Victor United Methodist Church
1 Wilson Ave., Greer 877-5520
Woods Chapel United Methodist Church
2388 Brown Wood Rd., Greer 879-4475
Zoar United Methodist Church
1005 Highway 357, Greer 877-0758
PRESBYTERIAN
Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church
2094 Highway 101 North, Greer 483-2140
Devenger Road Presbyterian Church
1200 Devenger Rd., Greer 268-7652
Fellowship Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
100 School St., Greer 877-3612
Fulton Presbyterian Church
OTHER DENOMINATIONS
Agape House
900 Gap Creek Rd., Greer 329-7491
Anglican Church of St. George the Martyr
427 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville 281-0015
Bartons Memorial Pentacostal Holiness
Highway 101 North, Greer
Bethesda Temple
125 Broadus St., Greer 877-8523
Beulah Christian Fellowship Church
1017 Mauldin Rd., Greenville 283-0639
Calvary Bible Fellowship
Holiday Inn, Duncan 266-4269
Calvary Chapel of Greer
104 New Woodruff Rd. Greer 877-8090
Christ Fellowship
343 Hampton Rd., Greer 879-8446
Christian Heritage Church
900 N. Main St., Greer 877-2288
Christian Life Center 2 Country Plaza 322-1325
Christian Outreach 106 West Rd. 848-0308
El-Bethel Holiness 103 E. Church St. 968-9474
Faith Family Church
3339 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 244-0207
Faith Temple
5080 Sandy Flat Rd., Taylors 895-2524
Glad Tidings Assembly of God
Highway 290, Greer 879-3291
Greer Mill Church 52 Bobo St., Greer 877-2442
Harmony Fellowship Church
Harvest Christian Church
2150 Highway 417, Woodruff 486-8877
International Cathedral of Prayer
100 Davis Avenue Greer 655-0009
Lifesong Church
12481 Greenville Highway, Lyman 439-2602
Living Way Community Church
3239 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-0544
Mountain Bridge Community Church
1400B Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer 350-1051
New Beginnings Outreach
104 New Woodruff Rd., Greer 968-2424
New Birth Greenville
New Covenant Fellowship
2425 Racing Rd., Greer 848-4521
New Hope Freedom
109 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. Greer 205-8816
New Life in Christ 210 Arlington Rd. 346-9053
Point of Life Church
Wade Hampton Blvd. Duncan 426-4933
Springwell Church
Trinity Fellowship Church
1700 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville 244-6011
United Anglican Fellowship
1001 W. Poinsett St., Greer 629-3350
United Christian Church
105 Daniel Ave., Greer 895-3966
United House of Prayer
213 Oak St., Greer 848-0727
Upstate Friends Meeting (Quaker)
P.O. Box 83, Lyman 439-8788
Upstate Tree of Life
203 East Bearden St., Greer 848-1295
Victorian Hills Community Church
209 Victor Ave. Ext., Greer 877-3981
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down and attempted to
sit on the victims face
with his bare buttocks ex-
posed.
The release went on to
state that the victim was
able to push Miller away
and Miller sat on the vic-
tims chest.
The altercation occurred
in the locker room on
Tuesday.
The victim is a member
of the Blue Ridge C-team.
All five subjects were
charged at the Greenville
County Detention Center
and are serving suspen-
sions at Blue Ridge.
Blue Ridge head foot-
ball coach Shane Clark
declined to comment on
the matter, referring it to
authorities and school ad-
ministration.
We do not tolerate this
kind of behavior and we
have very stringent con-
sequences in our student
behavior code for such
incidents which can result
in expulsion, a statement
from a Greenville County
Schools spokesperson
read. In addition to the
student behavior code,
we have an athletic code
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FROM GREENVILLE COUNTY
SHERIFFS OFFICE
On Oct. 22, the Green-
fice received a report in
reference to an Armed
Robbery at the Corner
Mart, located at 4088 State
Park Road. The subject
entered the store armed
with a silver handgun and
demanded money. The
cashier complied and the
subject fled the scene on
foot. The subjects de-
scription was a white male
around 6-3 wearing a tree
service uniform, a green
vest, white haRoad hat
and a long beaRoad.
On Oct. 24, the Green-
fice received a report of
another Armed Robbery
at the KC Mart, located at
2815 N. Hwy 101. In this
case, the subject entered
the store armed with a
silver handgun wearing a
red devil mask, a white ha-
Road hat, a green vest and
demanding money.
The cashier complied
with the subjects de-
mands and gave him an
undisclosed amount of
cash.
The subject fled the
scene in a gray vehicle. The
subject description in this
case was similar to the in-
cident at the Corner Mart,
which is what led investi-
gators to believe these two
cases may be related.
Through the course of
the investigation, Armed
Robbery investigators were
able to identify 36-year-
old Brian Heath Gowan as
the subject responsible for
both robberies. Investiga-
tors also determined that
43-year old Bryan Keith
Hammond aided Gowan in
the robbery at the KC Mart
on North Highway 101 by
driving Gowan to the KC
Mart and receiving money
from the robbery. Both
Gowan and Hammond
were taken into custody
and placed into the Green-
ville County Detention
Center.
Brian Heath Gowan is
charged with two counts
of armed robbery, two
counts of possession of a
weapon during a violent
crime, unlawful carrying
of a pistol no bond.
Bryan Keith Hammond
is charged with accessory
before the fact to a felony-
no bond, accessory after
the fact to a felony no
bond.
BOYFRIEND OF MISSING
WOMAN FOUND
IN WOODS ARRESTED
ON UNRELATED CHARGES
FROM FOX CAROLINA
NEWS PARTNER
The boyfriend of a
Greenville woman who
was reported missing
then found injured in the
woods along the Swamp
Rabbit Trail has been ar-
rested on several charges,
which deputies say are not
connected to the womans
disappearance.
Michael Crosby was ar-
rested on Oct. 22 for viola-
tion of probation and two
days later was charged
with criminal domestic
violence high and aggra-
vated and attempted mu-
Roader, but the charges
stem from an incident on
Oct. 11, prior to Kimara
Hugheys disappearance,
deputies said.
Master Deputy Johna-
than Smith said the sher-
iffs office learned about
the incident during the
missing person investiga-
tion.
Smith said Crosby threw
Hughey against a washer
and dryer, into a closet
and strangled her during
the Oct. 11 incident.
Greenville County depu-
ties emphasized the in-
cident was unrelated to
Hugheys disappearance.
Hughey was reported
missing on Oct. 14 and
was found wounded and
alive by runners along the
Swamp Rabbit Trail on
Oct. 18.
Hugheys parents said
they believe someone left
her there to die.
Deputies say they are
still investigating that
case.
FATAL SHOOTING SUSPECT
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
FROM FOX CAROLINA
NEWS PARTNER
The Spartanburg County
Sheriffs Office said a man
wanted in a fatal shooting
Sunday night was taken
into custody on Monday.
Around 7:45 p.m., depu-
ties were called to the in-
tersection of Totteridge
Drive and Ripple Road, in
the Brookside Village com-
munity of WellfoRoad.
Spartanburg County
Coroner Rusty Clevenger
said a young adult male
was found dead at the
scene. The coroner iden-
tified him as 25-year-old
Brandon Soloman Bryant.
The Spartanburg County
Sheriffs Office identified
the suspect as Dannie
Boomer Isaiah Hamilton
Jr., 43, of Wellford Road.
Deputies said Hamilton
was wanted on charges of
murder and possession of
a firearm during the com-
mission of a violent crime.
He was taken into custo-
dy on Monday, according
to the sheriffs office.
Bryants family said he
was someone who got
along with everyone. His
mother said people who
knew him well called him
a gentle giant.
Bryants girlfriend Kristi-
na Whitted said they heard
gunshots outside their
home so Bryant walked
outside to ask the gun-
man to please stop firing
a weapon in an area where
there were children.
He wasnt about the dra-
ma or anything like that,
he tried to keep peace, he
tried to stay to himself,
thats really basically what
we did, he didnt bother
anybody, Whitted said.
She said Bryant then
turned around to go back
inside his home when
the shooter asked him to
come back to the street,
thats when she said she
heaRoad three shots.
Whitted said as she was
holding Bryant in her arms
while waiting for police
and the ambulance, the
shooter came back and
shined his brights on Bry-
ants body. She said shes
feels safer now knowing
the person responsible is
now in custody.
Hamilton was being held
without bond at the coun-
ty detention center.
(Note: All information
contained in the following
blotter was taken directly
from the official incident
reports filed by the Greer
Police Department or The
Spartanburg County Sher-
iffs Office or The Green-
fice or The Duncan Police
Department. All suspects
are to be considered inno-
cent until proven guilty in
the court of law.)
MULTIPLE CHARGES
Rodger Lee Senter Jr.,
32, of 53 Lake Front Cir-
cle, Lyman, was charged
with speeding and failure
to pay child support.
According to a Greer
police report, the report-
ing officer clocked Senter
driving 71 in a 55 mph
zone and issued a traffic
stop. When he called in
the drivers name, he was
informed that Senter had
an active warrant with
Greenville County Family
Court for failure to pay
child support.
He was arrested and
transported to the custody
of the Greenville County
Sheriffs Office.
SHOPLIFTING
Betty James Smith, 50,
of 220 Calina Ht. in Greer,
has been charged with
Shoplifting greater than
$1,000.
According to a report
provided by the Greer
Police Department, an of-
ficer responded to the
Walmart on Wade Hamp-
ton Boulevard in reference
to a shoplifting complaint.
There, he found the loss
prevention officer had
Smith in custody. The loss
prevention officer gave a
statement that Smith had
concealed $336 worth of
merchandise in shopping
bags then walked past
all points of sale and at-
tempted to exit.
The merchandise was
recovered and she was
transported to the Greer
Police Department.
DUI
Llya Popkov, 50, of Taco-
ma, Washington, has been
charged with DUI (2nd)
offense.
According to the Greer
PD, an officer pulled Pop-
kov over around 10:30 am
for driving erratically near
the intersection of High-
way 29 and Highway 14.
Upon approaching the
vehicle, the officer noticed
a strong alcoholic odor
and asked if the driver had
been drinking. He admit-
ted that he had consumed
alcohol the previous night.
While the officer called in
the license, Popkov exited
the vehicle and began to
walk away.
He was placed under ar-
rest and transported to the
Greer Jail, where he pro-
vided a breath sample of
.23. The suspects criminal
history revealed a 2008
conviction for DUI. He was
issued a citation and pro-
cessed into the jail.
CDV
Taylor Pratt, 23, of 18 In-
glesby St., Greer, has been
charged with criminal do-
mestic violence.
According to the po-
lice report, an officer was
called to the home where
Pratt lived with his girl-
friend, the complainant.
She stated theyd been
arguing and Pratt started
picking things up and
throwing them. She fur-
ther explained he had
threatened her with vio-
lence and she had called
police because she feared
for her safety.
Pratt was placed under
arrest for CDV and trans-
ported to the Greer Police
Department for process-
ing.
MULTIPLE CHARGES
Drayton Kevin Pitts, 26,
of 200 Bent Creek Drive,
Greer, was charged with
Public Drunkenness and
Unlawful Discharge of a
Firearm.
According to the inci-
dent report, two Greer of-
ficers responded to com-
plaints of a fight occurring
at the above address.
There, witnesses stated
that Pitts had fired a small
silver gun into the air. The
officers found Pitts lying
under some nearby bush-
es and handcuffed him.
He smelled of alcohol and
was slurring his speech.
Pitts was arrested and
transported to the Greer
City Police Dept., where he
provided a breath sample
of .13.
PUBLIC INTOXICATION
Brian Howell Dodds, 33,
of 255 Elizabeth Sarah
Blvd., Greer, was charged
with public intoxication
and possession of drug
paraphernalia.
According to the inci-
dent report, officers re-
sponded around midnight
to the area of Arlington
Road and East Fairview
Aveenue in reference to a
possible intoxicated male.
Police found Dodds,
who had a strong alcohol-
ic odor about him. Dodds
appeared intoxicated and
admitted to drinking that
night. He was placed under
arrest for public intoxica-
tion. When police searched
his book bag they found
two glass pipes with what
appeared to be marijuana
residue inside them.
Dodds was transported
to the Greer City Jail and
issued citations for public
intoxication and posses-
sion of drug parapherna-
lia.
DUI
James Ervin Snow, 22,
of 905 Cogin Drive, Greer,
has been charged with DUI,
driving under suspension
(3rd) and operating an un-
insured vehicle.
According to incident re-
sports, officers observed a
vehicle traveling at a high
rate of speed down Mt.
Vernon Road just after 4
a.m. when the driver be-
gan swerving. A traffic
stop was conducted. Snow
drove in the opposite
lane of travel and finally
pulled off the road facing
oncoming traffic. The of-
ficer could smell alcohol
coming from the car and
observed the drivers eyes
were glassy. He was given
a field sobriety test, which
he failed, and he was ar-
rested for DUI.
He was transported to
the Greer Police Depart-
ment, where he provided a
breath sample of .15.
POLICE AND FIRE
The Greer Citizen
The City of Greer Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m.
on November 17, 2014 at Greer City Hall located at 301 E. Poinsett Street on the
following:

DOCKET NUMBER: AN 2014-19
OWNER: Douglas B. Copeland and Carolyn C. Crandwell
ADDRESS: 1680 Gibb Shoals Road
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 535030101400
EXISTING ZONING: Greenville County, RS-Residential Suburban
REQUEST: R-12, Residential Single Family-Cluster
OWNER: Tracey Holtzclaw
ADDRESS: 1010 Poplar Drive Extension
PARCEL ID NUMBER: G002000322700
EXISTING ZONING: Greenville County R-15, Single Family
REQUEST: R-15, Single Family
OWNER: Charles Edwin Smith, Jr.
ADDRESS: Hwy 101 South
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 5-36-00-018.01
EXISTING ZONING: Spartanburg County Unzoned
REQUEST: R-12, Residential Single Family
OWNER: Velda J. Aston
ADDRESS: Highway 101 North at Marah Lane
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0633020102900 and 0633020102902
EXISTING ZONING: Unzoned-Greenville County
REQUEST: R-12, Residential Single Family

DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2014-25
OWNER: Arthur State Bank
ADDRESS: 3271 Brushy Creek Road
PARCEL ID NUMBER: T035000100102
EXISTING ZONING: I-1, Industrial
REQUEST: C-2, Commercial

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BY WILLIAM BUCHHEIT
STAFF WRITER
In the world of addic-
tion treatment, there are
two battles raging one
against the disease and
another against the stigma
surrounding it.
The non-profit organiza-
tion Faces and Voices of
Recovery (FAVOR) is at the
forefront of both those
fights, and the Greenville
chapter is leading the
charge in South Carolina.
Rich Jones, the executive
director at FAVORS com-
munity center on Wood-
ruff Road, said he and his
staff served around 1,600
individuals last fiscal year
alone.
The center is being used
a heck of a lot more than
we thought, said Jones,
whos been working in the
addiction field since 2002
and recently became a cer-
tified interventionist. I
think its the ease in which
we allow people to get
involved with us and the
fact that were trying to
fight through the stigma.
We are a place where peo-
ple feel really comfortable
reaching out for help.
In the case of FAVOR,
that remark refers to both
addicts and their loved
ones, for addiction is a
disease that negatively
impacts the entire family.
In fact, Jones claims those
with relatives in addiction
are five times more like-
ly to end up suffering a
chronic health condition.
FAVOR offers many ser-
vices for such individuals,
including one-on-one re-
covery coaching and mul-
tiple group formats. Each
week, there is a support
group meeting for families
of addicts and another for
their children. In addition,
Jones leads a monthly
six-hour family workshop
for those with loved ones
battling addiction. The di-
rector encourages partici-
pants to ask specific ques-
tions about the issues they
find most pressing.
I think one of the most
powerful things that we
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information, Jones ex-
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the problem right off the
bat, but we can provide
them very clear informa-
tion on what theyre deal-
ing with in a non-intrusive
way. They dont have to
sign up for anything. We
can meet them on their
terms and tell them what
theyre dealing with.
For a lot of these fami-
lies, the process starts
with an intervention, in
which they collectively
confront their loved one
about his or her addiction.
Jones says he initiated
150 such interventions
last year alone most at
the FAVOR building but
several in peoples homes
and businesses. The goal
of such meetings is to get
both the addict and family
members on the road to
recovery.
For the addict who wants
help, of course, FAVOR of-
fers a multitude of servic-
es. These include referrals
to detox and treatment
centers, a personal recov-
ery coach, daily recovery
meetings on site, and Ad-
ventures In Recovery (AIR)
-- sober group activities
like white-water rafting,
zip lining, hikes and paint-
ball.
Although he has been
working in the addiction
field for well over a decade
(including a stint at nearby
Pavilion Treatment Cen-
ter), Jones says hes con-
sistently blown away by
the scale of the disease.
Im just amazed at how
deep this problem is. Its
much more prevalent than
anyone understands or
what the numbers say, he
said.
Though theres no way
to accurately calculate the
rates of addiction in the
U.S., health and research
groups have long estimat-
ed that about one in every
ten citizens suffers from
the disease. Jones, how-
ever, believes that number
refers only to those willing
to label themselves ad-
dicts, and that the real
rate of substance abus-
ers is much higher. The
problem is that the long-
ingrained stigma prevents
alcoholics and addicts
from seeking help until
they hit rock bottom.
What we believe is that
if you can change the stig-
ma, if you can find a way
to change the way you talk
about [addiction] and the
way you think about it,
then you would see more
of those people seeking
help early on.
A major part of FA-
VORs mission, therefore,
is showing people every-
where that addicts can
and do recover and go on
to live happy, productive
and meaningful lives. Two
years ago, Greenville Sing-
er Edwin McCain spoke at
the organizations cam-
paign celebration and,
next month, Miss USA
2006 Tara Connor will
share her own recovery
story at FAVORs Gifts of
Recovery luncheon. For
the local chapter, it signi-
fies another step forward
in the battle against a cun-
ning disease and perni-
cious stigma.
Theres a heck of a lot
of work to do only about
one out of ten people who
need help get help, says
Jones. But we believe
you can promote recovery
and you can change the
way you talk about it, too.
Thats really the game-
changing part of our mis-
sion. If you change that,
then you see more people
start to seek help and find
recovery.
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What we believe
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system, by the time the
fire department gets here,
the fires out. But, one of
the things they want us
to do it put in a voice-ac-
tivated fire system, Butts
said. Its apparently a new
thing thats coming up and
if you were building a mall
here in town, youd have
to have it.
Theyre asking for is
something that would be
mall status, said Joe Ever-
son, another Taylors Mill
tenant. There are fewer
people in this mill than in
churches, and churches
dont have to have any-
where close to what theyre
asking for here.
The mall status the facil-
ity may acquire will lead
to some additional re-
quirements that could be
costly.
A number of us already
have OC occupancies
that have been admitted
by the county, Everson
said. The biggest ques-
tion is the common area,
which is the area outside
the studios. That area, un-
less you come visit it, its
kind of interesting. For
me, personally, I do not
have a restroom in my
personal space because
its not designed that way.
Literally, right across the
hall, theres a restroom,
but they believe it could
be unsafe, according to
the codes, for me to walk
across the hall and use the
restroom.
The key is that Ken-
neth Walker is the man
that I stand behind, said
Everson. I mean, the com-
munity does and multiple
others, but the key is that
he wants us here. I believe
the key is that he could
just sell the place and ac-
tually walk away from it
and possibly make quite
a bit of money, but he has
chosen to really support
us and what we want to
do as artists. So in that
regard, the rent cost and
the way he helps us out
to stay here, and all the
little things he makes sure
works out for us, is impos-
sible to find pretty much
anywhere else.
A fundraiser is being
planned by tenants to help
offset the costs, but set
dates have not yet been
determined.
One of the best things
you can do, I would say, is
come out and look if you
can. The mill, as it stands,
gets locked when Im not
in or other artists arent
in, but one of the best
ways you can support it is
by researching whats hap-
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BILLY
CANNADA
Wainstein
H
eavy NCAA sanctions
are looming for my
North Carolina Tar
Heels, but are they war-
ranted?
Last week, Kenneth
Wainstein released his
lengthy report accusing
university officials of set-
ting up a paper course
that helped athletes main-
tain eligibility for nearly
18 years.
Deemed an academic
scandal by most, it is re-
ported that North Caro-
linas African American
Studies program offered a
class that never required
students to attend or
interact with a professor.
The students only had to
submit a paper (some of
which were plagiarized),
which Wainstein said was
graded leniently.
I wont argue that this
is what you want going in
your university. The Uni-
versity of North Carolina
has long branded itself as
a college that does things
the right way the
Carolina way. That brand
certainly takes a hit with
this news.
What I will argue,
however, is something
everyone else seems to
be glossing over. While
reading these reports, I
couldnt help but laugh
at the irony. We want to
crucify UNC for having a
class like this, but I prom-
ise you this is going on all
over the country.
I wont start making ac-
cusations toward schools,
but I can tell you there are
plenty of classes out there
that could be labeled pa-
per courses. Where is the
Wainstein Report in these
cases? Wheres the public
outcry?
Aside from the fact that
were acting like North
Carolina is the only guilty
party here, there are a few
other issues I take with
the report.
Wainstein goes to
lengths to suggest that
the officials that set up
this course did so to
benefit athletes. Its only
purpose was to provide
a GPA boost for players
that needed it.
Why, then, were 53
percent of the students
enrolled in the paper
class NON-athletes. If
more regular students
were enrolled than
student athletes, youre
argument that the course
was set up for athletes is
kind of invalid.
The last thing I take
issue with is where the
blame and heaviest pun-
ishment is likely to fall.
As you couldve guessed,
the NCAA is ready and
waiting to impose some
super sanctions on UNC,
and who do you guess will
be impacted the most?
The media has already
put much of the weight of
this scandal on the shoul-
ders of mens basketball
coach Roy Williams, who
Wainstein said in his
report had nothing to do
with his players enroll-
ment in the course.
Many are calling for the
national championship
banners to come down,
records to be vacated and
large fines to be dished
out. Some want a reduc-
tion of scholarships and
postseason bans.
I hope the NCAAs deci-
sion, whatever it may be,
is fair and reasonable.

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BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Chapman robbed Blue
Ridge of its seventh win
of the season Friday night,
using two late scores to
pull out a 31-28 victory.
The Tigers were with-
out five varsity players,
including senior starters
Eric Diaz and Gatlin Miller,
who were suspended due
to a physical altercation
involving another student
at the school.
There was a lot of ad-
versity throughout the
week, head coach Shane
Clark said. There was
also a lot of adversity we
had to overcome on the
field during the game in a
lot of situations. The guys
fought very hard and they
stayed focused, but things
just didnt work out for
us.
The Tigers had their
chances to seal the win,
but two late touchdown
passes from Chapmans
Colton Bailey handed Blue
Ridge its second loss in re-
gion play.
We had a couple of
drives and opportunities
offensively, and we gave
up a couple of big plays
defensively toward the
end, Clark said.
After scoring late in the
fourth quarter, Chapman
recovered an onside kick
that would set up the go-
ahead points with just a
few ticks left on the clock.
Clark was not pleased
with the call on the onside
kick.
The ball is supposed to
go seven yards to be able
to be recovered and not
be touched by the kicking
team, but at any rate, they
got it back, Clark said.
We just couldnt stop
them.
We couldnt convert in
the last minute or so there
at the end, he said. It was
a tough one for us.
The Tigers got on the
board first, scoring on a
28-yard touchdown pass
from Jay Urich to Brian
Garrett. Chapman put a
SEE TIGERS | B6
Wins ninth
straight
BY LELAND BURCH
Greers defense clamped
Southside in a lockdown
Friday night as the unbeat-
en Yellow Jackets clinched
the Region Two football
championship with a 35-0
road victory.
The complete failure of
Southsides scoreboard
added spice to another
seemingly routine win.
Only the referees had a
time clock, and the score
was blacked out, although
the blue-collar Yellow
Jackets are not scoreboard
watchers.
This group plays the
same whether were ahead
or behind, so the score-
board didnt matter. Im
really proud of this team,
declared Coach Will Young
after Greer improved to 9-
0 on the season. The kids
could have come out flat,
but they were ready to
play when we got off the
bus.
Young could not recall
having played a game
without a working score-
board and clock. He draft-
ed a team chaplain, Travis
Dix, to keep the time on
his cell phone, and that
worked out fine. Travis
was always within 10-20
seconds of the time the of-
ficials were keeping when
they informed us every
now and then.
When Southside man-
aged to slow Greers
ground game to a walk,
the Yellow Jackets merely
went to the air for 251
yards while converting a
pair of interceptions into
touchdowns. We have
been fairly balanced, run-
SEE GREER | B5
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Riverside picked up an-
other key region victory
last Friday night, down-
ing J.L. Mann 37-7 during
homecoming and remain-
ing in the playoff picture.
The Warriors are now 4-
5 on the season with a 3-2
mark in region action.
Im just excited for our
kids, head coach Phil
Smith said. Theyre hav-
ing so much fun now and
the whole school atmo-
sphere is different. Theyre
just excited every day they
come out. Its good to see,
finally. If we take care of
business, I think well lock
up fourth in the region,
which I think is an auto-
matic bid to the playoffs.
The Warriors got off to
a roaring start, as senior
Emanuel Jackson took
a sweep 38 yards for a
touchdown with just over
four minutes remaining
in the first. Antoine Ka-
haleh capitalized on an-
other drive in the second
quarter, sending a 28-yard
field goal through the up-
rights to give Riverside a
10-0 lead.
A couple minutes later
Darius Smith blocked a
J.L. Mann punt, scooping it
up for Riversides second
touchdown of the night.
The Warriors led 17-0 at
the half.
Another Kahaleh field
goal, this time from 34
SEE WARRIORS | B5
Greer blanks
Southside
Jackets advance
The Greer volleyball team defeated Broome in the frst round of the playofs Thursday,
winning three straight sets (25-11, 25-14, 25-15). Madison Bates had 22 digs. Julia
Sudduth had nine kills and six digs. Bailey Estes led the team with eight assists.

Warriors punish
JL Mann, 37-7
Riverside blew past Mann Friday night, cruising to its third
region victory.
Chapman steals win
against ailing Tigers
This group plays
the same whether
were ahead or
behind, so the
scoreboard didnt
matter. Im really
proud of this team.
Will Young
Greer High head coach

MANDY FERGUSON | THE GREER CITIZEN
Blue Ridge slipped up last week, falling to Chapman
at home late in the fourth quarter.
There was a
lot of adversity
throughout the
week...The guys
fought very hard
and they stayed
focused, but things
just didnt work out
for us.
Shane Clark
Blue Ridge head coach
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
In three region wins
this season, Riversides
defense has only allowed
four touchdowns. Senior
linebacker Jared Laymon
has had plenty to do with
that success.
The Warriors punished
J.L. Mann during a 37-7
victory last week and Lay-
mon was named The Greer
Citizen and Owens Insur-
ance Defensive Player of
the Week.
He had 12 solo tackles
and two sacks in the win.
We wanted to treat it
like every other game,
Laymon said. We just go
out there and do what we
have to do. We dont think
about where were at in the
season and what every-
thing means while were
playing the game. We take
it one game at a time. Were
taking Wade Hampton just
like we took J.L. Mann and
we took J.L. Mann just
like we took Mauldin. You
prepare for everybody the
same and hope you get a
good result.
Laymon said hard word
during the week has trans-
lated into success un-
der the lights on Friday
nights.
Weve just been work-
ing hard in practice, he
said. Right now, were
working as a unit. If you
work as a unit, everything
is going to go better. Its
not about my stats and
its not about the d-lines
stats. Its about the score
on the scoreboard at the
end of the game. Thats
what weve been able to
do this year. It hasnt been
about the individual. These
guys are out there fighting
together.
Despite a difficult four-
game losing streak earlier
in the season, Laymon said
his team still had expecta-
tions of bouncing back.
The Warriors are now 4-5
heading into the final two
weeks of the regular sea-
son.
Every game we go into,
we come in with expecta-
tions and we know what
we can do, he said. We
know that we can play
with anybody, so no mat-
ter who we play against
were going to prepare the
same way.
Coming off a winless
2013 campaign, Laymon
said he is excited to see
the team right the ship
during his final year.
Its awesome to be able
to play my senior season
like this, he said. To be
able to pull out some ball
games and see this pro-
gram finally start to turn
around has been an hon-
or.
Riverside will continue
to need solid outings from
its defense if it hopes to
make a playoff run.
Obviously, Im in a
leadership position, but
the way our team works,
we serve each other, Lay-
mon said. Theres not one
person above everybody
else. Im just part of the
unit and one piece to the
puzzle.
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
The undefeated Greer
Yellow Jackets never have
to look far for a big play.
Junior wide receiver
Dorian Lindsey has pro-
vided plenty of that pro-
duction this season and
was instrumental in his
teams win over Southside,
earning Offensive Player
of the Week honors from
The Greer Citizen and Ow-
ens Insurance.
Lindsey accumulated
141 all-purpose yards and
two interceptions in the
win.
Although Greer now sits
at 9-0, the record is not go-
ing to the teams head.
We take each game as if
it were a state champion-
ship game, Lindsey said.
We never lay off and we
take each opponent seri-
ously. You dont want to
just say, well roll over
now because you never
know what could happen.
Weve got a good team,
he said. Weve got a good
attitude. I expect this ev-
ery year from us.
The Yellow Jackets have
found scoring all over the
field this season, and Lind-
sey said each of his team-
mates is as dangerous as
the next.
If you just focus on me,
all of my other teammates
are going to be wide open
because everybody is as
dangerous as I am, he
said. Weve got so many
weapons and we like to
distribute the ball a lot.
Its fun when everybody
can get more touchdowns,
more yards and get their
stats up.
Although he has found
himself in a position to
lead by example, the ju-
nior said he is just a small
part of the puzzle.
Everybody has their
job, Lindsey said. Im a
good weapon to use, but
weve still got a lot of good
weapons. Im not that self-
ish.
The last regular-season
win will likely not come
easy for Greer as they face
off against archrival Blue
Ridge this Friday night.
Its always fun to play
Blue Ridge, Lindsey said
with a smile. But, youve
got to take them like every
other team. Its serious.
Its a rivalry, so weve got
to get the W.
Blue Ridge bested the
Yellow Jackets a year ago.
It was good game, he
said. They played good
last year, but I think this
year were a little more
dangerous.
Although 10-0 would be
nice, Lindsey said its not
the main goal.
Going undefeated is
always the goal, but the
real goal is to get a ring,
he said. Thats the real
goal.
B2 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014
RIVERSIDE HIGH
Warriors
HEAD COACH - PHIL SMITH
AUG. 29 31 EASTSIDE 7
SEPT. 5 7 GREER 35
SEPT. 12 14 WOODMONT 21
SEPT. 19 0 HILLCREST 38
SEPT. 26 17 SPARTANBURG 40
OCT. 3 15 B. SPRINGS 14
OCT. 10 14 BYRNES 49
OCT. 17 26 MAULDIN 7
OCT. 24 37 J.L. MANN 7
OCT. 31 AT WADE HAMPTON
NOV. 7 DORMAN
BYRNES HIGH
Rebels
HEAD COACH - BRIAN LANE
AUG. 22 30 NORTHWESTERN 22
AUG. 29 50 T.L. HANNA 0
SEPT. 12 28 DE LA SALLE, CA 56
SEPT. 19 29 GAFFNEY 7
SEPT. 26 42 B. SPRINGS 6
OCT. 3 45 SPARTANBURG 41
OCT. 10 49 RIVERSIDE 14
OCT. 17 69 J.L. MANN 7
OCT. 24 70 MAULDIN 14
OCT. 31 AT DORMAN
NOV. 7 WADE HAMPTON
EASTSIDE HIGH
Eagles
HEAD COACH - JEFF THOMASON
AUG. 29 7 RIVERSIDE 31
SEPT. 5 28 CHRIST CHURCH 51
SEPT. 12 23 WADE HAMPTON 20
SEPT. 19 0 BLUE RIDGE 28
SEPT. 26 32 CHAPMAN 52
OCT. 3 19 GREER 70
OCT. 10 14 SOUTHSIDE 35
OCT. 17 20 BEREA 32
OCT. 24 21 TRAVELERS REST 28
OCT. 31 AT EMERALD
BLUE RIDGE HIGH
Fighting Tigers
HEAD COACH - SHANE CLARK
AUG. 29 34 WADE HAMPTON 33
SEPT. 5 29 J.L. MANN 15
SEPT. 12 0 STEPHENS CO., GA 28
SEPT. 19 28 EASTSIDE 0
SEPT. 26 21 BEREA 6
OCT. 3 6 EMERALD 14
OCT. 10 37 TRAV. REST 12
OCT. 24 28 CHAPMAN 31
OCT. 31 AT GREER
THIS WEEKS GAMES
BLUE RIDGE AT GREER
BYRNES AT DORMAN
EASTSIDE AT EMERALD
RIVERSIDE AT WADE HAMPTON
BLUE RIDGE 28 CHAPMAN 31
BYRNES 70 MAULDIN 14
EASTSIDE 21 TRAVELERS REST 28
GREER 35 SOUTHSIDE 0
RIVERSIDE 37 J.L. MANN 7
GREER HIGH
Yellow Jackets
HEAD COACH - WILL YOUNG
AUG. 29 23 CLINTON 14
SEPT. 5 35 RIVERSIDE 7
SEPT. 12 28 UNION CO. 22
SEPT. 19 28 EMERALD 13
SEPT. 26 56 TRAV. REST 6
OCT. 3 70 EASTSIDE 19
OCT. 10 52 BEREA 7
OCT. 17 47 CHAPMAN 10
OCT. 31 BLUE RIDGE
WEEKLY FOOTBALL WRAP
LAST WEEKS SCORES
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
DEFENSE
Jared
Laymon
RHS
OFFENSE
Dorian
Lindsey
GHS

PLAYERS OF WEEK 8
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
Byrnes Chavis Dawkins received The Greer Citizen/Owens
Insurance Defensive Player of the Week award last week.
Pictured, left to right, are Dawkins and coach Brian Lane.
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
Riversides Mark James received The Greer Citizen/Owens
Insurance Ofensive Player of the Week award last week.
Pictured, left to right, are coach Phil Smith and James.
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Position: LB
Age: 18
Class: Senior
Parents: Connie and Derek
Away from the feld: Enjoys playing music
Favorite athlete: Brian Urlacher
Favorite movie: Gladiator
Favorite video game: Fallout 3
Pre-game ritual: Listening to music, focusing
Actor who would play you: Chris Pratt
Favorite artist: Led Zeppelin
The Greer Citizen
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
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Position: WR
Age: 16
Class: Junior
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Parents: Tonia and Yother
Away from the feld: Enjoys studying, watching flm
Favorite athlete: A.J. Green
Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights
Favorite video game: Madden 15
Pre-game ritual: Focusing, staying calm
Actor who would play you: Will Smith
Favorite artist: Lecrae
The Greer Citizen
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
It took less than three
minutes for Byrnes to es-
tablish its dominance last
Friday night during a 70-
14 victory over Mauldin.
After forcing the Maver-
icks into a three-and-out
on the games first series,
the Rebels got to the punt-
er on fourth down, making
the tackle and setting up
the offenses first drive in
the red zone.
Byrnes capitalized, as
Isaiah Hill took a handoff
16 yards for a touchdown,
putting the Rebels up 7-0
with 9 minutes remaining
in the first.
The rout was on from
there.
The Rebels piled on the
points, scoring twice more
in the opening quarter on
runs from Hill and Rejon
Scott.
Byrnes got some help
from its defense, which
picked off two passes in
the first 12 minutes. Jay-
lan Foster caught one in-
terception, returning it 47
yards, and Tavaris Jeter
caught the other, return-
ing it 46 yards as time ex-
pired in the first.
Rebel quarterback Mi-
cah Young found Tavin
Richardson on the open-
ing play of the second
half, scoring on a one-yard
touchdown to move the
margin to 28-0.
Steadman Rogers then
found the end zone again
a few minutes later, giving
Byrnes a 35-0 advantage
on homecoming night.
The scoring continued
on Byrnes next drive, as
Braylin Collins caught a
59-yard pass from Young
to set up a one-yard touch-
down run from Tavize
Bruton.
The Rebels led 42-0 at
the half, creating an advan-
tage that would be insur-
mountable for Mauldin.
Byrnes score two touch-
downs in each of the final
two quarters, giving up
two scores on defense.
Young finished the game
8-of-14 passing, racking up
160 yards and one touch-
down. Backup quarterback
Mason Streater was 2-of-3
with one touchdown.
Hill led the ground attack
with 136 yards rushing on
seven carries. Bruton led
all Byrnes receivers with
one catch for 74 yards and
a touchdown.
The top-ranked Rebels
will square off against
Dorman this Friday night
at 7:30 p.m.
Lindsey offers consistency
Laymon leads Riverside defense
Rebels thrash
Mauldin, 70-14

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B4 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014
BY LELAND BURCH
Bragging rights will be
at the top of the list when
Greer and Blue Ridge
square off at Dooley Field
at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Some
years there are other in-
centives, like the region
championship in 2013, but
Greer has already clinched
the Region III title. This
week, however, the Yellow
Jackets can wrap up a rare
undefeated regular sea-
son while Blue Ridge has
the opportunity to be the
spoiler.
GREER
Greer Coach Will Young
can barely wait to re-
new the football rivalry.
Ive been thinking about
this game for he last 365
days, Young declared as
the Yellow Jackets were
leaving the field after hav-
ing blanked Southside to
improve to 9-0.
We felt like last years
game got away from us.
(Blue Ridge won a 10-9
thriller when Greer missed
an extra point and took a
field goal off the board in
hopes of scoring a touch-
down.) We have worked
really hard all year to get
back into position to have
this game mean some-
thing.
Young believes the Ti-
gers are now Greers big-
gest rivalry. Years ago,
it was Byrnes, and later
Riverside. But we have
dominated Riverside for
so long that it hasnt been
much of a rivalry, although
it may be again soon for
they are improving, he
said. When we first start-
ed playing Blue Ridge, we
didnt consider it to be a
big rivalry, but its grown
into one, and thats a good
thing, especially since
the schools are so close
and kids on both teams
all know
each oth-
er.
Young and the
entire coaching staff
made an effort to keep the
team focused on Chap-
man and Southside in
recent weeks. We didnt
want them looking ahead
to Blue Ridge, but we dont
have to worry about look-
ing ahead now, because
the big game is here, and
it will be nice to be back at
Dooley Field.
In addition to bragging
rights, a win would give
both teams momentum
going into the playoffs.
On top of that, the 2014
Yellow Jackets could be-
come only the sixth team
in Greer High history to
put an undefeated regular
season in the record book.
Blue Ridge enters the
game with a 6-3 overall
record and 4-2 in the re-
gion and will be a third or
fourth seed in the play-
offs. The Tigers were hit
hard last Tuesday with the
loss of five varsity play-
ers who were suspended
from school while wide
receiver Mikey Urueta
broke an arm in practice.
Then Friday night, Chap-
man rallied to score three
touchdowns in the fourth
period to upset Blue Ridge
31-28, spoiling the Tigers
hopes of remaining in the
region title hunt.
In spite of all that,
Blue Ridge will come in
here fired up and ready
to play, Young predicts.
And Chapman played
a better game last week,
especially offensively,
against Blue Ridge than
they did against us, he
adds, comparing Greers
47-10 triumph over the
Panthers.
Scheme-wise, Blue Ridge
sets up like a number of
foes that Greer has faced
this year. They run a
spread offense with four
wide-receiver sets, and are
3-4 on defense. What sets
Blue Ridge apart is they
have some really good
players, Young says. We
are very impressed by the
Jenkins kids, Vonta and
Tay. They play hard with a
high level of energy. Vonta
Jenkins rushed for 110
yards against Chapman,
and their quarterback,
Jay Urich is a good one. He
may be just as sophomore,
but Urich is a good-looking
kid, 6-3, 205 pounds, who
throws it well.
The key to a Greer vic-
tory will be staying fo-
cused and taking care of
business, like we have
been doing, Young said.
We must also continue to
improve in some area, and
we have done that every
week so far.
A strength of the 2014
Yellow Jackets is a multi-
faceted offense. Other
teams no longer have to
worry about No. 20 (Quez
Nesbitt). Now we have a
bunch for them to worry
about, and our kids are
playing great defense.
Junior wide receiver
Zach Glidden may be side-
lined a second week with
an ankle injury, but Alex
Seifert filled in really well
for him at Southside, and
we feel good about him.
Alex is a sophomore who
will continue to improve,
and maybe Zachs injury
was a blessing. Now we
not have a good back-up
for Zach because he is a
huge part of what we do
formation-wise.
Zeke Whiteside, senior
defensive back and wide
receiver, sat out the South-
side game but is expected
to be back this week.
Chance Coleman, a sopho-
more, has filled in for Wh-
iteside.
I cant believe the sea-
son is coming to an end.
This year has really gone
fast, because of the ex-
citement of being unde-
feated, said Young. But
we really need to win this
game and the region out-
right, so we need another
good week of practice and
then I hope that we can
play well Friday night, he
concluded.
BLUE RIDGE
On the visiting sideline,
the Tigers know they will
be facing a tough chal-
lenge.
Blue Ridge coach Shane
Clark believes his team is
capable of spoiling Greers
undefeated season, but
said he is not getting
caught up with records.
Thats why you play
the game, he said. If we
went by things on paper,
we probably wouldnt ever
match up with anybody.
Its our job to go out there
and try to get this done.
Were not concerned
with what their record is
or what our record is,
Clark said. Its just one
game at a time like they all
need to be. It just so hap-
pens that this week, its
Greer. Thats where our
focus needs to lie.
Clark said his team will
need one of its best out-
ings of the season if they
hope to knock off the top-
ranked Jackets.
Theyre good on both
sides of the ball, he said.
Theyve got a lot of team
speed. Theyve got some
good size and theyre very
solid in their schemes
on both sides of the ball.
Weve got a very tough
challenge in front of us.
On defense, Greer will
line up in a three-man
front as they have for
much of the season.
Well try to do what we
can with it, Clark said. A
3-4 is pretty much what
you see from them. Theyre
good at what they do.
Clark said he has be-
come more familiar with
the rivalry over the years.
When I got here, I didnt
realize how big the rivalry
was, he said. Ive defi-
nitely gotten more famil-
iar with it over the years.
Knowing how much it
means to our players and
the community, I think its
a very good rivalry.
With bragging rights on
the line, the stakes of this
final regular season game
are always high.
To be as close in prox-
imity as the schools are,
most of these kids played
all their youth ball to-
gether, he said. At some
point, theyve had a lot of
interaction with each oth-
er, so its definitely a huge
game for all those guys.
Billy Cannada contributed to this report.
Trying
to make
playoffs
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Hoping to nail down a
playoff spot in week 10,
Riverside is looking for its
third-straight victory Fri-
day night at Wade Hamp-
ton.
The Generals have seen
their fair share of strug-
gles this season, only
winning one game in nine
attempts. Despite the re-
cord, Wade Hampton is a
difficult team to prepare
for, Riverside coach Phil
Smith said.
Its an offense that de-
fensive coordinators dont
want to see, Smith said.
Theres so much misdi-
rection and things, which
makes it hard to defend.
You just have to hope
youre in the right posi-
tion. Im studying the film
and, a lot of times, I cant
even see where the foot-
ball is or who has it. Its
going to be a week of fun-
damental defense.
Smith said the Warriors
will have to stay at home
and tackle well on de-
fense.
Weve got to make
sure were getting to our
spots, he said. They run
a version of the double
wing and its difficult to
defend. They scored 21 on
Spartanburg, so theyll be
a tough challenge for us.
Theyll run it, run it, run it,
but then surprise you with
a deep pass.
Riverside fell short last
season against the Gener-
als, losing an important
contest.
Last year, we were bat-
tling them for what came
about as a playoff berth,
Smith said. I think we
were both 0-10 or some-
thing going into last years
matchup, but they got us
last year and were able to
make the playoffs.
We look at it as another
challenge for us, he said.
I dont think our kids are
overlooking anybody be-
cause we havent beaten
these teams in the past.
Despite the recent suc-
cess, the 4-5 Warriors are
focusing on consistency.
Its not like it is with
teams that are real suc-
cessful and keep winning
on a consistent basis,
Smith said. Were just
now getting to that point
where were winning
games. Here we are look-
ing for our fourth win in
the region, so theres a lot
at stake for us.
Although Riverside is
close to reaching one of
the teams biggest goals,
its too soon to look
ahead.
Weve got to keep our
minds focused, Smith
said. Weve still got two
regular season games to
go and we cant worry
about whats ahead. I want
our guys to go out Friday
night and be hungry to get
another victory.
Kickoff is set for 7:30
p.m. at Wade Hampton.
Blue Ridge hopes to spoil Greers unblemished record Friday night as another installment of the rivalry gets underway.
Kickof is set for 7:30 p.m. in Greer.
Greer is putting its perfect season on the line against rival Blue Ridge Friday night
at Dooley Field. The Jackets are currently ranked No. 5 in the state.
Plenty at stake for Riverside in road battle
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ning and passing, all year.
But we had some short
fields for drives, thanks
to our defense, and that
skewed our stats. When
you score on a 15-yard
drive it doesnt amount
to as much as an 80-yard
drive.
I cant say enough
about our defense, added
Young after Greer held the
Tigers to 60 yards net.
Defensive Coordinator
Travis Perry said the de-
fense has been improv-
ing every week, and now
they can do more than any
team weve had in the last
5-6 years. Thats because
they have a great attitude
and work ethic, which will
take you further than tal-
ent alone.
NO BIG EGOS
Before the season start-
ed, I was really worried
because we had graduated
our entire defensive line.
But this has turned out
to be the most enjoyable
group I have ever coached.
There are no big egos on
this team, and they play
together which is a credit
to them. Cedric Sullivan
and Tyler Wright are as
good as any linebackers
we have had in a very long
time, and the defensive
line is playing well. They
had to play well to shut
out Southside, because
they have some outstand-
ing athletes, Perry said.
Greers defense set up
the first touchdown when
Jackson Tipton inter-
cepted a Southside pass
and returned the pick to
the Tigers 12-yard line.
Adrian McGee soon scored
on a five-yard sweep, and
Nick Roberson kicked his
first of five extra points.
Following Isaiah Longs
quarterback sack that led
to a short Southside punt
out to the Tigers 34-yard
line, Greer needed just
five plays to score. McGee
broke free up the middle
on a 24-yard rumble to the
end zone that put the Yel-
low Jackets up 14-0 in the
final minute of the open-
ing period.
After a pass interception
by Dorian Lindsey and an
exchange of punts, Greer
struck again. Quarterback
Mario Cusano hooked up
with Xavier Wright for a
42-yard pass completion,
and Troy Pride got the
points on carries of 11 and
one yards.
Southsides only threat
followed when Jawun
Prince delivered a 23-yard
pass to Lutrell Dallas, fol-
lowed by a 15-yard pen-
alty that advanced the Ti-
gers to the Greer 26-yard
line. The Yellow Jackets
defense again rose to the
occasion, however, drop-
ping Prince for ten yards
in losses to force a punt.
Greer struck back in just
two plays, a pair of Cusano
pass completions. Lindsey
hauled in a 56-yard aerial,
and Xavier Wright scam-
pered into the end zone
with a 24-yard reception
that made it 28-0 with
2:08 remaining in the half.
LINEMAN SCORES
The Yellow Jackets
wrapped up the scoring
by taking the second half
kickoff and marching 73
yards to the end zone in
seven plays. Greer got
nearly the entire yard-
age in the air as Cusano
completed four passes
including a 31-yarder to
Lindsey. Sophomore Alex
Seifert, subbing to the in-
jured Zach Glidden, made
two of the catches. Alex
has come on strong lately.
I think hes going to be a
good player for us, Young
said.
Cole Henderson, a se-
nior veteran, popped out
of his left guard position
to take the handoff and hit
the line for the final three
yards and the touchdown.
Young explained, It wasnt
a trick play, but just a fun
thing to do something
to reward one of our of-
fensive linemen who work
so hard and dont get any
recognition.
Lindsey soon came up
with his second inter-
ception by out-dueling
a Southside receiver to
make the pick at the 11-
yard line. Greer marched
deep into Tigers territory
and into the fourth pe-
riod when Young began
substituting freely. He ex-
plained, the starters get a
little bored when we get a
30-point lead, and besides
its good to give the other
kids some playing time,
even if we dont score
again.
The hosts finally
stopped the Yellow Jack-
ets reserves at the 16-
yard line where Roberson
attempted a 33-yard field
goal that was wide of the
uprights.
After a penalty nullified
a long Tigers pass recep-
tion, the remainder of the
game was played deep in
Southside territory but the
Greer reserves were un-
able to score.
Greer amassed 17 first
downs on 385 yards of
total offense. The Yellow
Jackets ground game tal-
lied 134 yards, while the
air attack delivered 251
yards as Cusano and Brice
Green combined to com-
plete 15 of 25 tosses.
Greers defense limited
Southside to just seven
yards net rushing while
intercepting three passes.
The Tigers completed four
of 14 passes for 53 air
yards.
The Yellow Jackets did
not have a turnover but
drew five penalties for 55
yards. Southside was pe-
nalized three times for 25
yards.
SCORE BY QUARTERS
Greer 14 14 7 0 - 35
Southside 0 0 0 0 - 0
Individual stats:
Greer rushing: Cusano
6/33 yards; McGee 12/60
yards; Lindsey 1/14 yards;
Pride 3/15 yards; Hender-
son 1/3 yards; Green 4/16
yards; Markel Warren 3/10
yards.
Southside rushing: Ga-
briel Young 2/minus 7
yards; Prince 9/minus 4
yards; Dallas 6/1 yard;
Keenan Stephens 3/10
yards; Jahni Rosemond
2/0 yards; Qua Goldsmith,
1/7 yards; Ralik Wharton
2/0 yards.
Greer passing: Cusano
12/20/222 yards; Green
3/5/29 yards.
Southside passing:
Prince 4/13/53 yards; Isa-
iah Nubia 1/0/0 yards.
Greer receiving: Lindsey
5/111 yards; Xavier Wright
4/78 yards; Chance Cole-
man 3/29 yards; Seifert
3/43 yards.
Southside receiving:
Cam Wrice 1/12 yards;
Young 1/5 yards; Dallas
2/36 yards.
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yards, increased the War-
riors advantage to 20
with eight minutes left
in the third, and on a fol-
lowing drive, Mark James
recovered a fumble and
ran it back 44 yards for a
touchdown. Jackson add-
ed his second score in the
fourth quarter, rushing
for a 35-yard touchdown,
and Kahaleh nailed a long
43-yard field goal for the
teams final points.
The kids came out excit-
ed to play, he said. With
it being homecoming, we
always worry about the
distractions, but I felt like
they handled it well. They
came out ready to go.
It was a great, total
team effort all the way
across the board, Smith
said.
Smith said he has been
impressed with the play
from his quarterback.
Ryan Cerino, doing the
things hes doing at quar-
terback, is a big key to
the success were having,
Smith said. Our quar-
terback has a lot on his
shoulders during a play.
Weve got three different
reads that hes got to make
most of the time and, for
the most part, hes mak-
ing all the correct reads.
Hes getting the ball in our
playmakers hands.
Much of the credit for
Cerinos success goes to
offensive coordinator Rick
Martin, Smith said.
I cant say enough about
Rick (Martin) and what he
does to prepare our of-
fense week in and week
out, he said. Hes added
some things here and there
just to evolve our offense.
Hes called some tremen-
dous football games this
year and we give him a
lot of credit. The defense
can hold them, but we
still have to be able to put
points on the board.
With the win, the War-
riors have now won back-
to-back Region II-AAAA
games for the first time in
school history.
Last week was a very
important game for us
as far as the playoff pic-
ture is concerned, Smith
said. We felt, looking at
it, that the next two weeks
after the Mauldin games
were big weeks for us. We
talked about our goals
throughout the week and
even though J.L. Manns
record didnt show what
they were capable of do-
ing, we had to be prepared
to play.
Smith said the team is
still reaping the benefits
of hard work.
Its a tremendous feat
after last year, going 0-
11, he said. I couldnt be
happier with the group of
coaches and guys making
this happen.
Will
take on
Emerald
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
The struggles keep com-
ing for the Eagles.
Eastside was unable to
hold off a Travelers Rest
squad that had lost 16
games in a row, falling in
the final moments of last
Friday nights matchup,
28-21.
After giving up a quick
score to Devildog running
back Xavier Terry, East-
side answered early with a
score of its own, as Jovani
Lawton sprinted for a 59-
yard touchdown.
The Eagles took the lead
on a four-yard Drake Turn-
quist scramble at the end
of the first quarter, mov-
ing the advantage to 14-6.
Travelers Rest answered
moments before the first
half ended, tying the game
on a long touchdown pass
and two-point conversion.
The Devildogs scored
two second half touch-
downs, including one with
eight minutes to go, to
seal the victory. Eastsides
final drive came to a halt
as Turnquists pass was
picked off.
The road wont get any
easier for Eastside, which
must now travel to Emer-
ald to take on the regions
second-ranked team. The
Vikings only loss in con-
ference play came to Greer
back in September.
With the loss, the Eagles
are now 1-8 on the year
with a winless record in
the region. In the past two
seasons, Eastside has only
beaten Riverside and Wade
Hampton.
Kickoff at Emerald is set
for 7:30 p.m.
Eastside stumbles
against Travelers Rest
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Byrnes, the states top-
ranked Class AAAA team,
will hit the road to face
one of its biggest region
rivals this Friday night.
The Rebels will take on
No. 6 Dorman in what
could be a pivotal game in
determining region stand-
ings and playoff seeding.
Currently, both teams
are 8-1 on the year, but
the Rebels remain unde-
feated in conference ac-
tion. Dormans only region
loss came at the hands of
Spartanburg, who shocked
the (then unbeaten) Cava-
liers 35-28.
Dorman knocked off
Dutch Fork, the defend-
ing state champion, earlier
this season at home.
The Rebels enter the
game on a hot streak, win-
ning six straight games.
Their only loss of the sea-
son came on an early road
trip to De La Salle.
Byrnes destroyed Dor-
man last season 54-14,
but the Rebels will enter
Fridays game with a new
look. It will be Brian Lanes
first rivalry matchup with
Dorman as head coach.
Byrnes has also lost a few
weapons from a season
ago, but has seen strong
performances from Isaiah
Hill, Braylin Collins, Chavis
Dawkins and Micah Young
in recent weeks.
If the Rebels were to
come out on top, it would
nearly guarantee (if they
were to defeat Wade
Hampton) a region title.
Westwood currently sits
at No. 2 in the state with
a 9-0 record, followed by
Dutch Fork, Goose Creek,
Spartanburg and the Cava-
liers. South Florence, Fort
Dorchester, Northwestern
and Hillcrest round out
the top 10.
Game time is set for 7:30
p.m. at Dorman.
Rebels to square
off with Dorman
GREER: Gets team efort in victory over Southside, moves to 9-0 on the season

WARRIORS: Ready for Wade Hampton

Byrnes Isaiah Hill continued his dominance on the ground against Mauldin, scoring two
touchdowns in the frst quarter on homecoming night.
Mario Cusano passed for 222 yards and ran for 33 more
during the win over Southside.
Riverside turned the corner in the past few weeks, winning
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kick through the uprights
later in the first, narrow-
ing the Blue Ridge lead to
7-3, which would be the
halftime margin.
The Tigers were able to
strike first again in the
second half, scoring on a
four-yard scramble from
Urich. After giving up a
touchdown run on a fol-
lowing drive, Blue Ridges
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Tigers ahead 21-9 on a
37-yard touchdown run.
Tay Jenkins busted a 52-
yard touchdown run in
the fourth quarter, but
it wouldnt be enough to
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squad.
They were able to ex-
ploit us in a couple of our
weak points this week,
under our current circum-
stances, Clark said. We
just couldnt quite over-
come it.
Clark said the suspen-
sions impacted the game.
Obviously, it was very
distracting, but we did ev-
erything we could to get
the guys focused, Clark
said. The guys showed
up and were ready to play.
Their initial intent and fo-
cus was there, but it just
kind of fell away towards
the end.
With a game against
Greer still ahead, Clark
said he had one message
for his team.
Weve got to go back
to work, he said. The
season didnt end Friday
night. Thats one thing we
tried to point out to them.
The season is not over.
We love them and theyre
our guys we go to battle
with. We have to approach
it with that mindset this
week.
TIGERS: Look for redemption at Greer
MANDY FEGUSON | THE GREER CITIZEN
The Tigers let a win slip away Friday against Chapman, but
they hope to bounce back against Greer.
In a game decided
largely by penalties and
turnovers, the North
Greenville football team
dropped a heartbreaker
to Carson Newman 35-34
last Saturday afternoon.
North Greenville struck
first on an 84-yard scor-
ing drive that ended with
an 11-yard pass from ju-
nior quarterback Nelson
Hughes to senior receiver
Thomas Weeks III, giving
the Crusaders a 7-0 lead.
The advantage wouldnt
last long. Carson New-
man returned the kickoff
89 yards, allowing run-
ning back Andy Hibbett to
punch it in from five-yards
out to tie the score.
North Greenville closed
out the opening quarter
with a scoring drive of
their own, as a two-yard
rush by junior Trey Walk-
er ended a seven-play, 78-
yard drive, give the Cru-
saders a 14-7 lead.
After a Quantel Mack
interception stopped the
Eagles first drive of the
second quarter, North
Greenville gained a 21-7
advantage on a one-yard
rush by sophomore Sime-
on Byrd with 9:57 left in
the half.
Carson Newmans next
drive ended again with
a turnover, giving North
Greenville the ball at the
46-yard line. With a short
field and momentum on
their side, the Crusaders
went ahead 28-7 as Byrd
punched in his second
score of the day from 20
yards out.
A one-yard rush by Car-
son Newmans Damian
Baker cut into the lead.
The Eagle defense forced a
second fumble, converting
the turnover into seven
more points on an eight-
rush from Baker.
The Crusaders extended
their advantage to 31-21
on a 38-yard field goal
from senior Justin Grave-
ly, giving North Greenville
a 10-point lead at the half.
North Greenville re-
ceived the second half
kickoff and extended its
lead to 34-21 on a 24-yard
Gravely field goal.
The Eagles used a later
possession to score on a
two-yard rush from Hib-
bett, which cut the lead to
34-28 with just over two
minutes left in the third.
On the ensuing drive,
Weeks III found the end
zone, but a holding penal-
ty negated the score, forc-
ing North Greenville to at-
tempt a 40-yard field goal
that was pushed wide left.
The Eagles opened the
final quarter of play with
a 14-play, 77-yard scoring
drive that gave them a 35-
34 lead. North Greenville
failed to get any offense
going in the fourth, seal-
ing the loss.
The Crusaders accumu-
lated 414 total yards, in-
cluding 215 rushing yards
and 199 yards through the
air. But four turnovers and
seven penalties cost the
unit valuable points. Walk-
er recorded 132 yards and
one touchdown on 12 car-
ries for his second 100-
yard game of the season.
Byrd scored twice, totaling
a season-high 84 yards on
14 carries.
For the first time this
season Hughes was held
under the 200-yard mark,
completing 19-of-34 pass
attempts for 199 yards and
one touchdown. Weeks III
caught six passes for 75
yards and a score. Sopho-
more Robbie Brown led all
receivers with 77 yards on
eight receptions.
The Crusader defense
once again had a strong
showing, forcing four total
turnovers in the ball game.
Sophomore Quan Weeks
led the unit with 12 total
tackles. Anderson record-
ed nine tackles, one forced
fumble, one fumble recov-
ery and an interception in
the effort. Blair was also in
on nine tackles, including
one tackle for a loss and a
fumble recovery.
NGU falls in heartbreaker
The season didnt
end Friday night.
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Local group
creates new
guild
BY JULIE HOLCOMBE
STAFF WRITER
Hook by hook, strip by
strip, an old wool shirt
takes on new life as a tree
in a primitive landscape, a
playful cat or a decorative
snowman.
The options for tradi-
tional rug hooking are lim-
ited only by the imagina-
tions of an upstate group
dedicated to carrying on
the historic art form.
Cindy Phillips began
hooking in 2006 when she
inherited the tools from
her aunt, who had moved
to a retirement center in
Richmond. In 2010, she
finished her first piece, a
wall hanging featuring a
primitive house and trees
that now hangs promi-
nently above her mantel.
Sisters Julia Hoyle and
Betsy McLeod, along with
long-time friend Patty Yo-
der, have been hooking for
more than 16 years. To-
gether, the group is hop-
ing to pass on an art form
steeped in tradition.
They are creating a tra-
ditional rug hooking guild
in Greenville and are en-
couraging others to get
involved regardless of
skill level.
You dont have to have
a lot of experience. Any
one of us can help some-
one get started, Yoder
said.
Forming a local guild will
provide a common place
for hookers to gather and
make it easier to find tools
and supplies.
Its nice to have the
support of other people
who enjoy your art. We
can learn from each other.
We all have strengths,
McLeod said. Plus there
are so many things you
can do as a guild, includ-
ing buying in bulk.
Once the guild is estab-
lished, the team hopes to
offer expert training class-
es, period demonstrations
at historic sites and intro-
ductory lessons to various
youth groups.
If you get that spark
of interest when theyre
young, theyll come back
to it, Phillips said.
PAINTING WITH FABRIC
Traditional rug hook-
ing involves pulling wool
strips through a stiff wo-
ven base, often burlap, lin-
en or rug warp. The wool
is cut by hand or using a
stripper that mechanically
cuts the fabric into strips
ranging in size from 3/32
to 10/32 of an inch. Loops
of the wool are pulled
through the backing with
various hooks. There is no
tying of the strips, instead
the piece is held together
by the compactness of the
loops. Rug patterns can
be purchased or designed
by the hooker. Originally
the craft was used as bed
coverings that would be
thrown onto the floor as
rugs when they became
worn.
Now the primarily func-
tional skill has become
more of a recreational
hobby. No longer limited
to bed coverings and throw
rugs, todays works of art
are used as wall hangings,
three-dimensional figures,
pillows, stockings, stool
covers and more re-
markable as much for the
inspiration and process as
for the form and function.
Yoder designed her
dream in a rug. Begun in
1999, she finished Blue
Ridge Dreaming, com-
plete with a house, stream,
goats and garden in 2002.
My farm rug is my fa-
vorite because it repre-
sented me It was my
dream farm, and I live
there now, said Yoder,
who moved to Landrum in
2009. I have always been
attracted to the old skills
and I try to learn as many
of them as I can.
The hobby also allows
the career women to enjoy
a slower tempo.
I like the feel of the fab-
ric, and I find it calming
and therapeutic, Phillips
said.
Its the process of get-
ting into yourself, being
free to do something dif-
ferent, McLeod said. Its
painting with fabric.
Hookers can find scraps
for projects in online
shops, by scouring local
thrift stores, or in their
own closets.
I like choosing the col-
ors, pulling something
out that Ive had tucked
away and saying this is the
perfect place for that. Its
my creative outlet, Hoyle
said.
The guild will hold its
first meeting on Thursday,
Nov. 13, from 6:30 - 8:30
p.m. in the Spaulding Farm
Clubhouse off Highway
14. It is open to men and
women interested in tra-
ditional rug hooking, and
there is no cost to attend.
Future meetings will be
held on the second Thurs-
day each month.
For more information,
call Betsy McLeod at 270-
1164 or email Patty Yoder
at scupstatehooking@
gmail.com.
LIVING HERE
The Greer Citizen
B8 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Taylors resident John L.
Thompson turned 81 last
week, but it wasnt your
t y p i c a l b i r t h -
d a y
party.
To celebrate, Thompson
cranked out 81 push-ups,
grinded through 81 chin-
ups and completed an
81-mile bike ride to Lake
Greenwood.
It went well, he said.
Got it done by about five
oclock, so not a bad day.
Thompsons love for fit-
ness has grown through-
out the
y e a r s ,
g e t t i n g
stronger
with age.
Ive been
pretty ac-
tive all my
life, he
said. Go-
ing to the Y
down there on
Cleveland Street
and the Eastside
Y here in Taylors,
Ive been doing this
thing for many years
just about all my
life.
Thompson grew up in
Lake City, a small town
in Florence County. He
has lived in Taylors since
1968.
I grew up on a farm,
Thompson said. [Being ac-
tive] was a necessity back
then. We had to heat with
wood and cook with wood,
so you had to chop wood.
You couldnt gain weight
back thenIll say that
much. I tried to gain some
weight, but I couldnt.
Thompson has accom-
plished quite a bit in eight
decades. He was president
of the Greenville Track
Club for three years, span-
ning from 2006-2008. He
ran the Boston Marathon
in 1978 and 1979. He has
also participated in bridge
runs and has even tried
his hand at boxing during
a stint in the U.S. Navy.
Acquiring a love for cy-
cling, Thompson has taken
part in some lengthy bike
rides with the Greenville
Spinners.
They do a cross-state
ride, so I did that with
them, Thompson said. It
sounds like a big deal, but
I just do it because I like
to.
Thompson started this
birthday tradition when he
turned 80.
When I turned 80, I
thought I should try to do
something like this, he
said. I did it for self-sat-
isfaction, but I also want
to show other people that,
as you get older, you can
still do these things. Its
not all about me, but it is
important to stay healthy
and active.
Persistence is the name
of the game, he added.
You just have to keep do-
ing it.
Thompson said he hopes
he can be an example to
follow.
The doctors said ciga-
rettes were the No. 1 prob-
lem we have, as far as
health is concerned, but
that has been replaced by
sitting, he said. What Im
trying to do is the opposite
of sitting down. Hopefully
that sets an example for
older people that you can
still do these things.
Thompson gets better with age
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
John L. Thompson biked 81 miles on his 81st birthday, celebrating a lifetime of activity.
Thompson currently lives with his wife, Susie, in Taylors.
Hooking Stripping Labeling
HOOKED ON TRADITION
JULIE HOLCOMBE | THE GREER CITIZEN
Cindy Phillips, Julia Hoyle, Patty Yoder and Betsy McLeod ,left to right, display some of their favorite rug hooking art.
The four are part of a group establishing a Traditional Rug Hooking guild in Greenville.

SCOTT HOLCOMBE | FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
Betsy McLeod displays the wall hanging she is currently
working on which features her sons in a fshing scene.
Persistence is the
name of the game.
You just have to
keep doing it.
John L. Thompson
TAYLORS ELEMENTARY
HOSTS VETERANS EVENT
The students and fac-
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annual Veterans Day Cel-
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held on Tuesday, Nov. 11
at 8:30 and 9:30 a.m.
The celebration will fea-
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Taylors Topcat Chorus
and student body, a guest
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to veterans.
For more information,
please contact Kim Good
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NORTHWOOD CELEBRATES
RED RIBBON WEEK
Northwood Middle
School is celebrating Red
Ribbon Week this week,
running from Oct. 27-31.
Monday was a door-
decorating contest with
the theme Love yourself,
Be Drug Free. Rick Floyd,
Information Security, also
presented information on
internet safety to students
and staff.
On Wednesday, the
school will produce a vid-
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Free. On Thursday, North-
wood will host Lunch &
Learn with Mike Ward,
forensic pathologist. Stu-
dents will wear unique
socks and sign the drug
free pledge on Friday.
GOVERNORS SCHOOL NOW
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
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class of 2017.
Applications are avail-
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seniors annually.
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Prospective par-
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the three application ori-
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of the lottery application
process for the Langston
Charter Middle School
2015-2016 lottery.
The deadline for all lot-
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Nov. 3.
A lottery of all complete
applications will be held
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school and is open to the
public. Parents of former
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sibling planning to enroll
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of Nov. 3.
Call Celanie Martin, Reg-
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any questions.
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Its time to get out the
costumes and masks and
join Langston Charter
for its annual Halloween
Bash.
The event will include
a DJ, karaoke, games and
plenty of candy. Those at-
tending are encouraged to
come dressed in costume
and participate in the cos-
tume contest.
The Halloween Bash will
be held on Oct. 31 from
4-6 p.m. Cost will be $10
at the door with a hotdog
dinner provided.
LANGSTON CHARTER
HOLDING FUNDRAISER
Langston Charter is cur-
rently raising money for
its library. Those wishing
to contribute are asked
to go to funds4books.
com and use code A311 to
donate.
The goal is $3,000 raised
by Oct. 31 and the school
is already one-third of the
way there. A $20 donation
will earn parents two ser-
vice hours.
CHANDLER CREEK FOOD
DRIVE CONTINUES
Chandler Creek is
launching a food drive to
benefit at-risk families. In
the spirit of football sea-
son, boxes decorated for
Clemson and USC will be
outside the main office for
contributions of nonper-
ishable food items.
This will be an ongo-
ing effort throughout the
school year. Support the
students and your favorite
team by donating.
BULLY BOOK COMES TO LIFE
AT WELLFORD ACADEMY
Students at Wellford
Academy learned a les-
son on how bullying
feels last week. Kara Gil-
lespie brought the book
Chrysanthemum to Mrs.
Kinards class during their
weekly Olweus session.
The book demonstrates
how words can hurt our
hearts. Students crumpled
a paper heart each time
they heard words that
hurt. The lesson hit home,
and the students enjoyed
spending time with their
class buddy.
MTCC COMMUNITY CHEST
OFFERS HALF OFF
If youre in the Hallow-
een buying spirit, its the
perfect time to head over
to Middle Tyger Com-
munity Centers (MTCC)
Community Chest Thrift
Store.
Shoppers can get 50
percent off all pants
and slacks in the stores
Scaredy Pants sale this
month. All pink apparel is
50 percent off in honor of
October being breast can-
cer awareness month.
Donations are welcome
at the Community Chest.
Drop offs can be made at
MTCC, Monday through
Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
D5 STUDENTS WIN SPEECH
AND DEBATE AWARDS
Some District Five stu-
dents really have a way
with words, and it shows.
The Tiger Speech, Debate
and Literature Interpreta-
tion Team, comprised of
students from D.R. Hill
Middle School and Beech
Springs Intermediate, re-
cently traveled to Bob
Jones University for the
Bob Jones Invitational
Tournament.
The competition recog-
nizes some of the most
talented speech and de-
bate students from across
the area. All District Five
competitors did very well,
with six students bringing
home medals.
The winners were: John
Harmon (first place-Hu-
morous Interpretation),
Kara Conway (second
place- Humorous Inter-
pretation), Britney Higgins
(third place- Humor-
ous Interpretation), Rya
Bohmer (first Place- Prose
Interpretation), Henry Ha-
vens (second place- Prose
Interpretation) and Ethan
Brown (fourth place-
Prose Interpretation).
BEECH SPRINGS STUDENTS
TRAVEL BACK IN TIME
Just in time for Hal-
loween, some students
at Beech Springs Inter-
mediate School had some
mummified fun last week.
Students in Mrs. Watson
and Mrs. Erwins classes
wrapped up their unit on
Egypt by becoming real-
life mummies.
Students got to expe-
rience what it may have
been like to complete one
of the steps in the em-
balming process.
REIDVILLE OPENS ANIMAL
LAB FOR STUDENTS
Science classes at Reid-
ville Elementary recently
welcomed some furry visi-
tors. Fourth graders at the
school participated in an
animal classification ex-
periment as an introduc-
tion to their animal unit.
The kids put on lab
coats and got to work.
They compared and con-
trasted animal appear-
ances, textures, habitats
and whether the animals
are warm or cold blooded.
Animals from each class
were represented: reptile,
mammal, amphibian, bird
and fish.
FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT
REBEL BASEBALL TEAM
If you like pizza, the By-
rnes baseball team needs
your support. On Thurs-
day, Oct. 30, from 5-8
p.m., Pizza Inn in Duncan
will donate 10 percent of
all purchases to the By-
rnes baseball team. Just let
them know at the counter
that youre a Rebels fan.
Everyone is encouraged
to dress in family friendly
Halloween costumes.
BOYD TAPPED AS
DISTINGUISHED TEACHER
Dana Boyd from Abner
Creek Academy was re-
cently named District
Fives Distinguished
Teacher of Reading.
The annual award is
sponsored by the Spartan-
burg Reading Council and
aims to recognize teachers
who strive to motivate stu-
dents to read, to develop
reading skills and to initi-
ate a love and appreciation
for reading.
Boyd, a K-5 teacher,
will be evaluated, along
with teachers from the six
other Spartanburg County
school districts, for the
title of Spartanburg Dis-
tinguished Teacher of
Reading.
Also honored in Dis-
trict Five are: Lisa Russell
(Duncan Elementary), Amy
Cross (Lyman Elementary),
Haley Snow (Reidville El-
ementary), Diana Sheriff
(River Ridge Elementary)
and Monica Connelly
(Wellford Academy).
D5 NAMES SUPPORT
EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
Some of District Fives
finest got a special thank
you last week for the dif-
ference they make in stu-
dents lives. The District
2013-14 Support Employ-
ees of the Year were hon-
ored in a banquet at River
Falls Plantation.
Honorees are selected
by peers at each of the
districts 12 schools, the
maintenance department,
the Middle Tyger Commu-
nity Center and the district
office. Superintendent Dr.
Scott Turner thanked all
this years honorees, along
with recognizing the Dis-
trict Support Employees
of the Year, Bobby Lindsay
and Melvin Robinson.
The 2013-14 District
Five Support Employees of
the Year are:
Gretchen Durrell (Ab-
ner Creek Academy), Beth
Schell (Duncan Elementa-
ry), David Grayson (Lyman
Elementary), Cynthia Bai-
ley (Reidville Elementary),
Kaci Holston (River Ridge
Elementary), Darlene
Campbell (Wellford Acad-
emy), Melvin Robinson
(Beech Springs Intermedi-
ate), Melissa King (Berry
Shoals Intermediate),
Brenda Brooks (D.R. Hill
Middle), Barbara Bryant
(Florence Chapel Middle),
Lizzie Harris (Freshman
Academy), Francina Pullen
(Byrnes High School), Bob-
by Lindsay (Maintenance),
Haley Grau (Middle Tyger
Community Center) and
Tonya Bridwell (District
Office).
DUNCAN PICKS PERFECT
LESSON AT ORCHARD
K-5 students at Duncan
Elementary took some
time away from the class-
room last week for a trip
to Fishers Orchard. To
continue their science unit
on exploring organisms,
the students observed
animals on the farm and
talked about how they use
their bodies to get food,
protect themselves and
move from place to place.
They also observed
pumpkins at the farm, and
could tell which ones were
ready to be picked off
the vine. To have a little
fun, they enjoyed a corn
maze and a wagon ride
too. Back at school, some
of the classes put their
math skills to work as they
graphed their favorite part
of the trip: the wagon ride
was the winner. They then
used apples picked on the
trip to cook and sample a
homemade apple crisp.
FURMAN LECTURE
SERIES CONTINUES
All lectures are free and
begin at noon on Wednes-
days and are held at the
UpCountry History Mu-
seum/Furman, located at
540 Buncombe Street in
downtown Greenvilles
Heritage Green area.
Oct. 29: 50 Years Later:
Senator Wayne Morse, the
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution,
and the Vietnam War,
Sean ORourke, Professor
of Communication Stud-
ies
A complete schedule of
the High Noon lectures
is available on Furmans
website. Contact Furmans
Marketing and Public Re-
lations office at 864-294-
2185.
LETTERS AND SERMONS
AVAILABLE AT FURMAN
Furman University
Special Collections and
Archives has launched
its Richard Furman and
James C. Furman digital
collection. The collection
features more than 700
letters and sermons from
Richard Furman (the Uni-
versitys namesake) and
James C. Furman (the Uni-
versitys first president).
The collection contains
163 letters and 9 sermons
from Richard Furman
(1755-1825), a clergyman
considered the most im-
portant Baptist leader be-
fore the Civil War. Furman
was pastor of the First Bap-
tist Church in Charleston,
S.C., and became the first
president of the Triennial
Convention, the first na-
tional body of Baptists in
America. Under Furmans
urging, education was en-
dorsed as a formal element
of the denominations pro-
gram, eventually resulting
in the founding of Colum-
bian College (modern-day
George Washington Uni-
versity) in 1821. Furman
was also elected the first
president of the South
Carolina Baptist Conven-
tion in 1821. Furman
University, the Souths
first Baptist college, was
posthumously named in
his honor. The principal
correspondents included
in this digital collection in-
clude Oliver Hart, Charles
Screven, Edmund Botsford,
and Joseph B. Cook.
The collection also con-
tains 602 letters and 9 ser-
mons from James Clem-
ent Furman (1809-1891).
A son of Richard Furman,
James C. Furman first
joined the Furman faculty
in 1845 and later became
its first president in 1859,
serving until 1879. Fur-
man was instrumental
in the institutions move
to Greenville in 1851. A
leading voice among se-
cessionists, Furman was
a signer of the Ordinance
of Secession in 1860. The
university closed during
the Civil War but reopened
due to the perseverance of
its president who would
not abandon it. The letters
in this digital collection re-
flect many of Furman Uni-
versitys early struggles
and triumphs.
For more informa-
tion about the collection,
please email digicenter@
furman.edu or contact
Christy Allen, assistant
director for discovery ser-
vices, at 294-2258.
NORTH GREENVILLE
CROWNS QUEEN
Franki Jumper of Swan-
sea was crowned North
Greenville Universitys
2014 Homecoming Queen
on Saturday, Oct. 18.
North Greenville President
Dr. Jimmy Epting, along
with 2013 homecom-
ing queen Samantha Hill,
named Jumper queen dur-
ing halftime of the Crusad-
ers football game against
Mars Hill.
Jumper, who represent-
ed womens soccer, is a se-
nior Education major and
the daughter of Frankie
and Jane Jumper.
Kelsi Windsor was
named first runner-up.
Windsor represented the
Baptist Student Union and
is a senior intercultural
studies major from Tay-
lors. She is the daughter of
Brad and Sherrie Windsor.
North Greenville award-
ed Katie Taylor, represent-
ing the biology club, the
second runner-up honor.
She is a senior biology
major from Simpsonville
and the daughter of Susan
Taylor.
OUR SCHOOLS
The Greer Citizen
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 THE GREER CITIZEN B9
SCHOOL
NEWS
ELEMENTARY
Thursday: Stufed Shells, Roll,
Whole Grain, Chicken Fajita
Casserole, Fruit and Veg-
etable Bar
Friday: Pizza, Cheese, Veg-
etable Quesadilla, Lettuce &
Tomato, Vegetation Station,
Potato and Sausage Soup,
Fresh Vegetables with Dip,
Assorted Canned Fruit, As-
sorted Fresh Fruit
Monday: Grilled Chicken
Sandwich, Fish Sandwich,
Lettuce & Tomato, Vegetation
Station, Chicken Tortilla Soup,
Sweet Potato Bites, Assorted
Fresh Fruit, Assorted Canned
Fruit
Tuesday: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday: Beef & Cheese
Nachos, Italian Vegetable
Stew, Roll, Whole Grain,
Vegetation Station, Broccoli
Cheese Soup, Steamed Peas,
Assorted Fresh Fruit, Assorted
Canned Fru
MIDDLE/HIGH
Thursday: Chicken Caesar
Salad, Chicken Fajita Cas-
serole, Brunswick Stew,
Roll, Whole Grain, Fruit and
Vegetable Bar
Friday: Chef Salad, Quesadil-
la- BBQ Chicken, Vegetarian
Lasagna, Roll, Whole Grain,
Vegetation Station, Potato
and Sausage Soup, Fresh Veg-
etables with Dip, Assorted
Fruit
Monday: Mandarin Chicken
Salad, Grilled Chicken
Sandwich, Fish Sandwich,
Roll, Whole Grain, Vegetation
Station, Chicken Tortilla Soup,
Sweet Potato Bites, Assorted
Fruit
Tuesday: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday: Southwest
Chicken Salad, Quesadilla-
Spicy Chicken, Chicken Pot
Pie, Roll, Whole Grain,
Vegetation Station, Broccoli
Cheese Soup, Steamed Peas,
Assorted Fresh Fruit, Assorted
Canned Fruit
LUNCH
MENUS
GREENVILLE COUNTY |
GREENVILLE COUNTY |
Blue Ridge High School Corps of Cadets performed their program Four Chambers during
halftime at the Blue Ridge versus Chapman football game Friday before the state cham-
pionship fnals Saturday. The Corps of Cadets took to the feld at Batesburg Leesville High
School Saturday night, placing second in the 3A division.
Caroline E. Hall was named Byrnes High Schools
homecoming queen during halftime of the Rebels game
against Mauldin.
Erin Woods was named Riverside High Schools
homecoming queen during halftime of the Warriors game
against J.L. Mann.

DISTRICT FIVE |
HIGHER EDUCATION |
BY DANA BLOCK
THE BOLD AND
THE BEAUTIFUL
Ridge told Katie about
his kiss with Caroline, but
assured her that he still
loved her. Caroline began
to panic about the state
of her marriage when she
was unable to locate Rick.
Maya felt victorious while
reflecting on her evening
with Rick. Eric expressed
his disapproval with Ridge
over his recent actions. Ivy
and Liam partied with the
cast of Big Brother at Bi-
kini Bar on Halloween. Out
of loyalty to her brother,
Hope confronted Caroline
about her involvement
with Ridge. Meanwhile,
Rick was resistant to any
outside contact when Eric
reached out to him to dis-
cuss his future with the
family business. Caroline
was determined to do
whatever she had to in or-
der to save her marriage.
Wait to See: Taylor checks
in on Aly.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Kristens plan backfired
in a major way, leaving
Brady furious. John put
the screws to Theresa.
Sonny was upset when Will
made a life-changing deci-
sion without telling him
first. Sami shared a tearful
goodbye as she and her
kids left Salem. Sonnys
suppressed his broken
heart while encouraging
Will to follow his dreams.
A horrified Brady finally
realized the truth. Kris-
ten sought comfort in the
arms of someone very un-
expected. Marlena was tak-
en aback when she found
John and Theresa angrily
blaming each other for the
situation with Brady. Eve
blasted Kayla for defend-
ing Jack. Aiden was upset
when he ran into someone
from his past. Wait to See:
Bev stirs up trouble for
Paige and JJ.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Franco got some con-
flicting news that could
affect his strategy. Jordan
and Shawn shared another
tense encounter over TJ.
Anna cautioned Sonny not
to mess with Ava. Carly
tried to dissuade Michael
from continuing his in-
vestigation of AJ. Nina
and her co-conspirator
prepared their ambush.
Morgan got a sense that
someone was watching the
Brownstone and decided
to confront Sonny. Franco
revealed a huge bombshell
at his wedding to Carly.
Dante and Anna came to
an unsettling conclusion
over who killed AJ. Sonny
decided to come clean
with Morgan. Nina offi-
cially went off the rails.
Despite their differences,
Julian and Alexis raced to
comfort Sam. Jake and Liz
continued to grow closer.
Wait to See: Duke worries
about his false alibi.
THE YOUNG AND
THE RESTLESS
Stitch was having a bad
week after being arrested
and also being sued for
malpractice. Billy consid-
ered Chelseas offer to
move in with her. Colin
wanted no more part of the
money-laundering scheme.
Summer wondered if Phyl-
lis would ever accept her
marriage to Austin. Cane
asked Joe if he really came
back in town to see Avery.
Victor found the Alcohol-
ics Anonymous brochure
that Nikki had hidden.
Ashley told Stitch that
they needed to discuss his
future at Jabot. Kevin won-
dered why his brother was
keeping secrets from Lau-
ren. Kelly gave Jack an ul-
timatum about their rela-
tionship. Colin told Kurtz
that he was going to pay
back the money he stole
from Jill. Wait to See: Colin
plays games with Hilary.
DEAR DR. ROACH:
We spent a considerable
amount of money on our
teen daughters laser hair-
removal procedures, but
the poor thing takes after
her swarthy father, and the
treatment seems to have
no effect. Is there any real
science behind this treat-
ment? -- S.O.
ANSWER: There certain-
ly is real science, and laser
hair removal is effective,
but its effectiveness is
limited, and its important
to have realistic expec-
tations. Laser treatment
usually doesnt remove
hair entirely, forever. Most
people will have less hair,
thinner hair and lighter
hair.
About two-thirds of peo-
ple will have at least a 50
percent reduction in the
treated areas after a single
laser course. With multi-
ple courses, 90 percent of
people will get up to a 50
percent reduction. Lasers
tend to work best for light-
skinned people with dark
hair. Even people with ap-
parently complete results
usually get hair regrowth
after six to 12 months.
Your daughter appears
to be among those who
have a poor response to
laser. Besides shaving or
plucking, other options in-
clude chemicals to remove
the hair, medications to
prevent hair growth and
electrolysis, which is the
only permanent hair-loss
method -- and even that
depends on the technique
of the technician. A der-
matologist can help guide
the right treatment for
your daughter.
***
DR. ROACH WRITES:
In January I wrote about
cluster headaches, and
many readers took the
time to write in with what
had been helpful for them.
Among the treatments
recommended were the
antidepressant Zoloft,
and the anesthetic lido-
caine administered in
the nose. Several readers
wrote in to tell me that
acupuncture cured them.
Mold and food sensitivi-
ties also were frequently
mentioned, with an anti-
histamine and avoidance
of offending agents being
helpful. Botox, commonly
used for migraine, was the
key for at least one reader.
Finally, several people said
chiropractic manipulation
cured their headaches.
It is easy to say, If it
worked for someone else,
it will work for me. How-
ever, the body is vastly
complex, and it takes a
great deal of judgment
to know what is right for
a given person. I dont
pretend to have all the
answers, but I wanted to
share my readers experi-
ences. What is certain is
that none of these treat-
ments will work for every-
body.
Many headache ques-
tions reach me on a regu-
lar basis. For a general
explanation of headaches
and their treatment, con-
sider the booklet on that
topic. It presents a com-
prehensive view. To order
a copy, write: Dr. Roach
-- No. 901W, Box 536475,
Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
Enclose a check or money
order (no cash) for $4.75
U.S./$6 Canada with the
recipients printed name
and address. Please allow
four days for delivery.
***
DEAR DR. ROACH:
Faced with the higher-
priced time-release medi-
cation for hypertension,
my physician said, Just
cut them in half. I have
been doing this for about
two years. Is this a viable
solution or too simplistic?
-- P.T.
ANSWER: It might be a
problem. Some time-re-
lease medicines work by
the pill dissolving slowly
or other methods that rely
on an intact pill. Break-
ing them can cause all
the medicine to release at
once. Ask your pharmacist
whether it is safe to break
a pill or capsule in half.
***
Dr. Roach regrets that
he is unable to answer in-
dividual letters, but will
incorporate them in the
column whenever pos-
sible. Readers may email
questions to ToYourGood-
Health@med.cornell.edu.
To view and order health
pamphlets, visit www.rb-
mamall.com, or write to
P.O. Box 536475, Orlando,
FL 32853-6475.
OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas |
AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps |
RFD by Mike Marland |
THE SPATS by Jef Pickering |
SOAP UPDATES

TO YOUR
GOOD HEALTH
KEITH
ROACH, M.D.
B10 THE GREER CITIZEN FUN AND GAMES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014
Laser hair removal
not always effective
Roger Howarth stars
as Franco on General
Hospital
THE MYSTERY OF IRMA
VEP AT LITTLE THEATRE
Spartanburg Little The-
atres The Mystery of
Irma Vep runs Oct. 31 -
Nov. 9.
When Lord Edgar Hill-
crest and his new wife Lady
Enid embark on a journey
to find out what happened
to Irma Vep, they are taken
from their estate in Eng-
land all the way to Egypt
in this sidesplitting goth-
ic spoof, complete with
werewolves, vampires and
damsels in distress.
Call the Spartanburg
Little Theatre at 585-8278
for more information or
visit spartanburglittlethe-
atre.com.
CAMPBELLS OLDE TYME
FARM DAY IS NOV. 1
Gail and Vic Campbell
will host Olde Tyme Farm
Day from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 1, at Log
Cabin Farm.
The event will feature
several traditional dem-
onstrations including
molasses making with
horse-drawn mill, apple
butter making, apple ci-
der press, grist mill, plow-
ing, quilting, spinning and
felting, butter churning,
antiques, wood cookstove,
dutch oven and campfire
cooking, blacksmithing,
lye soap making, clothes
washing and ironing. Visi-
tors can enjoy hay rides,
horse rides, and bluegrass
music. Childrens crafts
will be available, and the
Amish barn will be open.
Admission is a $5 dona-
tion per carload. Barbecue
and hot dogs by Sims BBQ
will be available for sale.
Log Cabin Farm is lo-
cated at 3855 Pennington
Road, Greer, one mile from
Blue Ridge High School.
This years event is dedi-
cated to John Woodbury,
Gails brother, and Helen
Woodbury, Gails step-
mother, who were faithful
family volunteers at past
events.
GCAC PRESENTS
FOOTHILLS PHILHARMONIC
Artistic Director Kory
Vrieze presents the Foot-
hills Philharmonic season,
subtitled Symphonies on
Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the
J. Harley Bonds Center.
Visit greerculturalarts.
com for more informa-
tion.
GREER OPRY HOUSE
HOLDS HALLOWEEN PARTY
On Nov. 1 the Greer Opry
House is holding a Hallow-
een Party with Ed Burrell
beginning at 8 p.m.
Admission is $9 per per-
son and attendees are en-
couraged to bring finger
food.
CULTURAL ARTS TO HOLD
ALADDIN JR. AUDITIONS
Aladdin Jr. auditions
are Monday, Nov. 3, and
Wednesday, Nov. 5, from
6-8 p.m. at the Tryon Rec-
reation Center, located at
226 Oakland Ave., Greer.
Callbacks are Thursday,
Nov. 6, from 6:30-9 p.m.
Cast minimum age is 6
to seniors in high school.
Please bring a non-return-
able photograph. Wear
dance shoes and comfort-
able clothes and prepare
16 bars from a song simi-
lar to those in Aladdin.
Please bring accompani-
ment or sing a cappella.
Auditions are on a first
come first seen basis. The
cast list will be posted on
greerculturalarts.com on
Tuesday, Nov. 11, by 5
p.m. and a mandatory par-
ent /cast meeting will be
held on Nov. 13.
Email Robin at artscoun-
cil@cityofgreer.org for
more information.
TUESDAYS ON TRADE
CHILI COOK OFF
On Nov. 4 Tuesdays on
Trades Chili Cook Off will
be held from 5:308:30
p.m. There is a $20 entry
fee to compete and tasting
tickets are $1 each.
Bring Canned Goods for
Greer Relief and get up
to 3 free tickets. Awards
will be given for the Best
Overall Chili, Best Bar/
Restaurant and a Peoples
Choice.
For more information or
to signup, visit greersta-
tion.com/chili.
THANKSGIVING ART
SHOW RECEPTION, NOV. 6
The City of Greer Parks
and Recreation Depart-
ment and Greer Cultural
Arts Council will be host-
ing a Thanksgiving Art
Show Reception on Thurs-
day, Nov. 6 at Greer City
Hall from 58 p.m.
The show will showcase
the Upstates young artists
from grades Kindergarten
through college. Winners
will be chosen in elemen-
tary, middle, high school
and college levels. These
winners will be displayed
in the City Hall lobby lead-
ing up to the Thanksgiving
holidays.
The submission crite-
ria are listed below and
must be followed in order
pieces to be judged. The
theme for the art show is
What I am Thankful For?
and should represent what
Thanksgiving means to the
artist.
The contest is free to
enter. Artwork may only
be done in pencil, paint,
crayons or pastels. Art-
work must be matted and
include the artists name,
grade, school and contact
information the back of the
piece. Submissions may be
dropped off at City Hall
Monday Friday 1 a.m. 5
p.m. Pieces may be picked
up beginning Dec. 8 dur-
ing the same hours.
contact Julia Black @ 864-
968-7004 or Robin Byouk
864-848-5383.
VINTAGE MARKET AT THE
PARK SET FOR NOV. 8
Vintage Market at the
Park will take place on
Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10
a.m.-4 p.m. at Greer City
Park.
The event featuring
music and food trucks
will benefit Saved by the
Heart companion animal
services. There will be vin-
tage furniture, repurposed
dcor, jewelry, handmade
treats and clothing. Visit
vintagemarketgreer.com.
DVD previews
COUCH THEATER |
By Sam Struckhof
NEW RELEASES
FOR WEEK OF NOV. 10
PICKS OF THE WEEK
How to Train Your
Dragon 2 (PG) The
gawky Viking boy called
Hiccup (voiced by Jay Ba-
ruchel) and his tamed
dragon, Toothless, are a
little bit bigger and a little
bit tougher in this satis-
fying sequel. Hiccup still
balks at the prospect that
he will one day lead his
warrior tribe, but he has
to step up in the face of
new enemies and dragons.
Gerard Butler, America
Ferrera and Jonah Hill re-
turn to their original roles,
building on the magic of
the first flick.
This adventure is a little
bit grittier and a lot more
action-packed. The he-
roes are all older by a few
years, and the tone of the
story has matured with
them. Youll get plenty of
gags and emotional weight
(especially from Cate
Blanchetts new charac-
ter), but the real headliner
here is the soaring battle
sequences.
Tammy (R) Tammy
(Melissa McCarthy) is a
crass, loud-mouthed and
short-tempered fast-food
worker whose antics are
intended to delight audi-
ences for about an hour
and a half. However, like
her crappy job in the
films first act, she cant
do the job and chooses to
be obnoxious and ridicu-
lous without getting much
laughter. Tammy and her
grandmother (Susan Sa-
randon) resolve to go on
the road to keep the plot
going.
Jersey Boys Oldies
fans, rejoice! The Tony-
award-winning musical
about the Four Seasons
got a movie adaptation di-
rected by Clint Eastwood.
The action follows the
rise and fall of four boys
from New Jersey who have
enough heart and dreams
to scrape their way into
the spotlight. The groups
de-facto leader, Tommy
DeVito (Vincent Piazza)
drives the story forward,
even as he brings the
group close to ruin in deal-
ing with a shady mobster
(Christopher Walken). The
movie sags between musi-
cal numbers, but there are
moments when the film
has undeniably captured
the bright energy of the
music.
Hiccup (voiced by Jay
Baruchel) with Toothless in
How to Train Your Dragon 2
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